Design your own dream hunt

“"I'd dreamed about hunting a red stag in New Zealand for almost 20 years, and Poronui was even better than I imagined. The hunting was unbelievable, challenging, fair, and exactly the spot-and-stalk experience I'd always wanted. I've been back twice since that first trip, and what keeps bringing me back is the people. The hunting is over the top, but the staff are really what make it special."”

“"Poronui has been part of my life for more than 18 years now. At this point, it feels like a second home. Sika hunting is my absolute favorite there's nowhere better to chase that kind of trophy. Watching my son make an incredible 280-meter uphill shot in the rain is a moment our family will never forget."”

“"I chose Poronui because of the people I spoke with, their genuine interest in giving me a true hunt rather than just a harvest. That first trip remains one of my most memorable hunting experiences, and the lodge felt like a five-star retreat, away from the stress of business life. Their staff are the heart of the experience, it's clear they're like a family."”

“"I was only hoping for a red stag around 450 points, and ended up with a 9-year-old, 700-point stag, one of the biggest ever harvested on the property. My wife and I also went fly fishing by helicopter and she landed a huge brown trout. The cooks and their meals were amazing. We're already planning to come back in two years for a family hunting trip."”

“"Winning a hunt at Poronui felt unreal, and I'm still in awe of that whole trip. I took my first-ever red stag with a bow on day one, then spent the rest of the week chasing sika and fly fishing. Poronui is special because of the people, as soon as you go through those gates, you're family. I was sad leaving. I can't not go back."”

“If you're craving nature, but you don't want to be deprived of comfort or luxury, set a course for Poronui Lodge - preferably by helicopter, although a car will do. Forty minutes from Taupo along SH5, Poronui (Māori for "part of something bigger") is approached through towering working forests and is regarded as one of the world's finest luxury wilderness lodges. Set on 8200ha of farmland, you'll be torn between staying in the lavish lodge, in one of the cabins, or going glamping down by the river. Fly-fishing and hunting are the main attractions but you can also go horse riding, mountain biking, enjoy cultural experiences or spa treatments. This is the kind of place where, whatever you want, you can have it.”

“We stayed at Poronui Lodge for a family celebration. From our arrival to our departure, the staff treated us like family and couldn't do more to help us throughout our time there. The Lodge organized guided hiking, mountain biking and horse riding along with cooking demonstrations and clay bird shooting.
During the day and in the evening we retired to the Lodge to enjoy the log fire lively chat about the days events and excellent cuisine.
As a sporting Lodge there is the opportunity to partake in back country fly fishing, deer stalking and pheasant shooting in season.
Whatever your reason for travelling to Poronui, you will be made to feel part of their family whilst having the opportunity to pursue your passion on a beautiful estate far away from the rush of everyday life.”

“Poronui Lodge was one of the most incredible experiences. My husband and I travel extensively and we had the opportunity take a 3 day weekend from our intense working schedule and were looking for rest. I happened upon Poronui Lodge and it had availability. I was in luck. We do not hunt, fish or horse ride but the location and the idea of sharing dinner with others etc., appealed. Off we went and boy we were blown away. The location, the food, and more importantly the staff and the service were as perfect and as excellent as you could ever wish to have. We want to say the biggest biggest thank you to CLAIRE, BEN & LISA who made our stay so exceptional. We will be back. We loved every single moment of our experience, including the Safari Camp night ! 100/100.”