Bow Hunting

Hunting at Wairangi Station spans 1,800 hectares of private land, with each booking granting exclusive access to the property. As bow-hunting-only country, the station offers a quiet, low-pressure environment that promotes natural animal behaviour and high-quality, ethical hunting. Hunting is available exclusively to overnight guests, with all hunts tied to on-site accommodation. Day hunts are not offered, ensuring a well-managed and premium hunting experience.

Animal Rates
Note: These rates are in addition to accommodation costs and hunting rights (see prices below).

• Fallow Deer - $150

• Pig - $50

• Goat - $30

• Arapawa ram - $300

• Arapawa ewe - $80

Optional Extras

• Guiding - $300 per day (booking required)

• Tour of farm - $100 (booking required)

• Badic animal processing (skin and break down) - $100 each

• Head boiling - $100

Cancellations

Any cancellations made within two weeks of your booked dates will incur a minimum booking charge of $200, unless you can arrange a replacement hunting group. 

The Hunters Cottage provides a warm, well-appointed base for your stay at Wairangi Station. Designed to accommodate up to six guests, the cottage features a fully equipped kitchen suitable for self-catering, along with a comfortable living and dining area centered around a wood fire, creating an inviting space to unwind after a day in the field.

The cottage includes full bathroom facilities with shower and toilet, and towels are supplied for your convenience. Guests are asked to bring their own bed linen.

Hunters Cottage Accommodation Rates:

Outside of Roar Period Rates  (1st Jan to 14th March, 16th May to 31st Dec)
Weekend rate (Friday 5pm to Monday 10am) - $200 per person
Midweek rate (Monday 12pm to Friday 3pm) - $300 per person  

Roar Period Rates (15th March to 15th May)
Weekend rate (Friday 5pm to Monday 10am) - $920 per booking for up to six people 
Midweek rate (Monday 12pm to Friday 3pm) - $1380 per booking for us to six people