03/08/2026
Auction #4 Te Awaiti Trophy Free-Range Red Stag and Fallow Buck Hunt
Six-day, fully guided, free-range hunting experience for one hunter
Four individual hunting packages available by separate auction
Estimated value: $8,000 per package
Experience classic New Zealand hunting as it should be: no high fences, completely wild game and thousands of acres of privately owned coastal country.
Te Awaiti Station is located on the south-east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, approximately one hour from Martinborough and two hours from Wellington International Airport. Airport transfers between Wellington and Te Awaiti Station can be arranged.
Each successful bidder will receive a genuine six-day, fair-chase hunt targeting:
- One mature red stag — best available
- One mature fallow buck — best available
- Six nights’ accommodation at Blowhard Lodge
- Meals for the duration of the hunt
- Full guiding and hosting by Gwyn Thurlow, NZDA Chief Executive, and Marcus Pinney, President of SCI New Zealand
- Use of Can-Am Defender ATVs to access the station’s extensive track network and remote hunting areas
Te Awaiti Station covers approximately 20,000 acres of privately owned coastal country. With hundreds of kilometres of tracks, hunters can access a wide variety of terrain across the property.
The station is home to traditional Windsor Park red deer genetics, with mature stags capable of producing antlers of up to approximately 40 inches and 10 to 14 points. Te Awaiti also holds quality fallow bucks, with trophies exceeding 220 Douglas Score achievable.
Hunters will stay at Blowhard Lodge, the station’s dedicated hunting accommodation, located approximately one hour by vehicle from the nearest neighbouring house. This is remote, authentic New Zealand hunting country.
Four individual hunting packages are being auctioned for the same six-day period, creating an excellent opportunity for four friends or family members to bid separately and hunt together.
Successful bidders are responsible for arranging and paying for their travel to Wellington International Airport. Alternatively, hunters may travel by suitable four-wheel-drive vehicle through Martinborough to Te Awaiti Station.
Options may also be available to add meat animals to the hunt by prior arrangement and at additional cost.
This is proper New Zealand roar and rut hunting: wild animals, open country, genuine fair chase.
