Station Life

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Whether it is the experience of fly fishing for trout in crystal clear mountain streams; mountain biking, walking or trekking through unspoilt wild New Zealand high country; or just relaxing in the tranquility of the lodge – Kaiwarua Station is a “must visit” destination.

What is Kaiwarua Station

Our station is a family run high country farm (in other parts of the world it would be called a ranch, estate or park.) The many thousands of acres of land includes valleys, two crystal clear rivers, hills and mountains. Our station is in a remote area in the middle of the South Island, situated in the iconic Hunter Hills of South Canterbury – it is still only an hour away from a major airport. The station runs over 13,000 stock units including merino sheep, deer, and cattle. At certain times of the year you can see the cattle and merino sheep being mustered down from the mountains on horse back.

Kaiwarua’s wilderness areas offer a variety of hunting and fishing experiences. Our guests can gain access to the station back country via helicopter or by using the numerous 4 wheel drive tracks. Superior accommodation is available at our new lodge. For that unique experience of the NZ back county you can even stay overnight high up in the hills in a musterers hut.

We have our own airstrip for those of you wishing to drop in by helicopter or private plane.
Come and experience genuine hospitality and see true N.Z. high country.

Testimonials

"When the boys at Gun City offered me the opportunity to hunt wallabies from a helicopter, I leapt at the idea. What a thrilling recipe: wallabies, helicopter and heaps of ammo.

Within minutes I was so filled with adrenalin and so busy loading the magazine, that I was worn out. That is the happiest exhaustion I have ever felt.”
Will Cleverdon
Wills Hunting & Fishing, AUCKLAND.