Journal

Exploring our New Backcountry Cabin with Bre Lewis Roars ring through the mountains, stags in each valley echoing the challenges, attempting even more powerful utterances.  The clash of antlers punctuates the guttural chorus as two stags locked in combat strain. The clatter of antlers gradually sounds more like a clang, almost metallic. Air thick with ... read more.

We love hosting people on the HUNTS course every year. This year Alice Sanders was one of the attendees. Here’s her experience of the hunt. It’s almost impossible to sum the HUNTS course up in an A4 piece of paper given the vast experience and how much I love a yarn but I’ll try. Having ... read more.

We are passionate about sustainability here across all our businesses; The Camp, Cross Hill and Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing and Glen Dene Station. If you too are passionate about sustainability, our planet and people and want to learn how to implement regenerative practice, then the 2021 Aotearoa WAO Summit, held in Wanaka and Queenstown, ... read more.

We LOVE a good brunch get together here at Glen Dene Hunting and this ramped up version of eggs shakshuka is divine. Rich venison, creamy feta, Moroccan flavours, slightly runny eggs and all mopped up with crusty bread. YUMMM! Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 pack Silver Fern Farms Premium ... read more.

Last month we were pleased to host the students from Telford, the agriculture arm of the Southern Institute of Technology. Glen Dene donated this hunting opportunity to Telford students with support from Raynardt and Will as guides. Thanks to these great students at for there efforts in helping farmers across Otago and South land while ... read more.

We recently hosted Tony Pizzata from Sporting Shooter magazine for a hunt. Working with our guide Raynardt, Tony managed to bag an 11-pointer Red Stag on his trip. Tony plans to return next year, this time with his wife. In his words “she will be impressed” when talking about our new geo dome accommodation. Here’s ... read more.

Top Spa and Relaxation Activities in Wanaka We know it’s not always about the hunt when our guests come hunting with us, especially for our non-hunting guests. When visiting Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing to hunt red stag, we know that most of our guests are here to explore our region and we host our ... read more.

Al Brown’s seared venison salad with pinot reduction Pinot noir syrup Place all syrup ingredients in a saucepan and put over medium heat. Reduce to a syrup consistency; about 5 to 10 minutes. Remember the syrup will be a lot thicker once cooled. Garlic & thyme roasted Portabella mushrooms Preheat the oven to 170 ̊C. ... read more.

The Camp Lake Hawea takes out title of best new build for unique geo dome project A multi-million-dollar eco-dome glamping retreat on the shores of Lake Hawea has taken out the title of best new build over $100,000 at an industry awards ceremony last weekend. The Camp, a quintessential Kiwi camping ground located in park-like ... read more.

Air New Zealand has recently adjusted its International operating schedule for October – December 2021 signalling their intentions to operate to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Honolulu, Hong Kong, Singapore, Narita, Taipei, Shanghai and Seoul.   Beyond January, International Schedules are loaded for travel equivalent to pre-Covid operations, which is encouraging to hear. At this time ... read more.