Leithen Valley Hunts, New Zealand - New Zealand 2429 Switzers Road

Great times, great people, great experience, and a great hunt. Rach and Olly run a high quality operation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for your New Zealand adventure. They pay attention to detail, are honest, and strive to make your time there memorable.

Great hunt, great accommodation, good food, wonderful hospitality, lots of game. Rachel is outstanding host. Stephan an excellent and professional guide.

Leithen Valley Hunts was a hunt of a lifetime for both my husband and myself. Rach and Olly are very down-to-earth owners who treat you like part of the family. All of the guides go out of their way in giving you an unforgettable hunting experience. Not only are the animals magnificent but the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. We highly recommend Leithen Valley Hunts, New Zealand.

This is a world class hunting operation. I hunted red stag and fallow deer and took two amazing animals. The lodge is first class and the views, while staying and hunting there, were stunning. Rachel went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of and Stefan was an incredibly hard working guide. I can't thank them enough for the experience I had.

SPECTACULAR HUNTING, STEPHAN (GUIDE) WAS THE PERFECT FIT FOR MYSELF AND MY MATE. MAGGIE IS A DOLL, WONDERFUL COOK. RACH HAS MORE ENERGY THEN THE ENERGIZER BUNNY. SHE RUNS A SUPER ORGANIZED OPERATION AND HER AND HER GUIDES KNOW THE AREA AND WILDLIFE LIKE THE BACK OR THEIR HANDS.

Wow! Fabulous place to hunt. I’ve had a bucket list drive to hunt red stags for some time now. This met all of my expects and then some. Rach Stewart is an unbelievable host and outfitter. My guide, Stephan, was absolutely incredible. Thomas was also great, helped out tremendously with locating, filming my shots and retrieving the animal.in my mind, if you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime, this is the place to go. Lodge, boarding, room was fabulous, food was delicious and the guides care. They took care of helping me with my weakened knees and made sure I was safe. The land is gorgeous and it’s such a game rich environment, I still can’t believe I was able to go there and do this from someone who doesn’t like to fly. It was well worth every stressful minute of flying to get to such a beautiful place. My hat is off to everyone there, including Alan (snow) and Sue Stewart. They have done a fine job with their wonderful daughter and business you created. I strongly urge anyone in the hunting community to consider to going beyond their reaches and do this. You will not be disappointed. The trophies were unbelievable, especially the stag. Very sincerely, Joe Schally. St. Paul Minnesota USA

This was the most memorable hunt I have ever been on. All of this due to the incredible wildlife and country, and outstanding service, care, and friendship of Rechel, Stefan, and Maggie. Thanks to all of you. Loved it so much I am looking forward to a future hunt at Leithen Valley. I would recommend this hunt of lifetime to anyone! Paul Beicke

I don't know what to say but WOW! Rachel and her team have created a hunting paradise. First off, the volume of animals is insane, but not just any animals, they are almost all trophy animals. The Stags, and the Fallow deer were the coolest for me to see. The terrain was relatively easy to navigate and they definitely have enough land to provide any type of hunt you desire I would imagine. I was paired with her guide Stefan and it's very obvious that he knows the land and the animals very well. Not only did Stefan put me on my dream animal on the first day, but it was truly a pleasure to spend time with and trade stories with him in the field and afterward in the lodge. The lodge and other amenities are as luxurious as you would expect a hunting lodge to be. The the rooms are comfortable and spacious and the hot tub has a great view! The food was incredible as well. Rachel had prepared breakfast everyday as soon as we were ready for it, lunch never disappointed, and dinner was fit for a king! She even cooked up the tenderloin from my animal for me! Huge variety of drinks always available and Rachel was always asking if we want more! In summary, this place is just fantastic. My wife and I came here on our honeymoon and not only did we get to relax and unwind after our wedding, I got to shoot my dream stag. On top of that we got to spend time with top notch people and that is what really made our trip special. I think we will probably be coming back for some anniversaries in the future and really hope to stay in touch with this team!