Our Team.

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Professionals dedicated to your success.

Greg. Carl. Justin. Hamish. Keith. Jim. Lindsay. Stu. Craig. Eddie.

Make no mistake – the names above represent the single most important part of your hunting trip to New Zealand. Guided hunting is a people business and High Peak is very lucky to have the services of a team of dedicated professional hunting guides.

Each of the team have their own unique backgrounds and stories but one thing unites them – a love for hunting and an absolute determination to do the best by their clients. We work as a group – you’ll have your own dedicated guide, but our whole team works together to ensure each member of the hunting party has the opportunities on the animals they’re after.

When you hunt with a member of the High Peak team, rest assured that their primary purpose is your enjoyment and success.

Everything you need for an incredible experience.

Your guide will be the first member of our team that you’ll meet in person at pickup and the last one you’ll farewell as a friend upon drop off. 

In between, they will provide transport, equipment, logistics and a vast bank of New Zealand hunting knowledge to ensure you have everything you need for success. Each guide has their own rifle, optics and support equipment and the expertise to utilise it. This means you do not have to travel with anything but your personal hunting gear – everything is supplied as part of your package.

At High Peak, it is customary for guides to spend the evenings with their clients as part of the experience we offer. You will get the opportunity to meet and mingle with the full team during your hunt with us.

A lodge team dedicated to your well-being.

At High Peak we believe that you need just a few key ingredients for an enjoyable hunting trip – two of which are a good meal and a good night’s sleep.

Supporting the field team is our excellent lodge team of Hilary, John, Sasha and Zoe. Two chefs and a dedicated hostess and housekeeping team to make sure you are well fed and well slept. Our hostess team are also instrumental in looking after our non-hunting guests, organising and facilitating activities and day trips while the hunters do their thing.

Our chefs are consummate hospitality professionals, catering to individual dietary needs while delivering a taste of the high country produce that High Peak is known for.

Rest assured, you’ll be very well looked after.

Conservation and sustainability is at the core of everything we do at High Peak Station

A family business, for families.

With three generations of the Guild family representing a 50+ year history on High Peak Station, we are the very definition of a family business.

Our job as owners is simple – to give our team the support and environment that enables them to give the best possible experience to you – our hunters, their families and friends. This means a great team culture, excellent facilities and above all, a great hunting and lodging environment.

Our low staff turnover, plus the fact that some of our team have been involved with High Peak Hunting for over 15 years suggests that we might just have the balance right.

Put simply – a happy team means happy clients, and that is everything to us.

 

Your team, your guide, your hunt.

Arrive as a client, leave as a friend.

Your team, your guide, your hunt.

Arrive as a client, leave as a friend.

FAQ

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions.

Will I be introduced to my guide before the hunt?

Absolutely. Once your guide has been allocated, you will have the opportunity to contact them about any aspect of the hunt.

How many hunters to a guide?

We can have up to 3 hunters to a guide. Most of our hunts are 2×1, but if you are a solo hunter we can allocate you your own guide.

Do your guides supply rifles?

Yes – more of our clients are opting not to bring their firearms. Our guides have excellent equipment for your use if you need it.

Will my guide be with me the entire hunt?

Yes. Your guide will collect you from your accommodation at the start and drop you to your destination at the end.

What our customers say

My New Zealand trip / hunt was the hunt and experience of a lifetime. The entire experience was perfect! Simon and all of the staff at High Peak were the best. Greg was a super guide and my stag was magnificent. I also got a nice fallow deer. I would recommend this hunt to anyone. Thank you.

Scott Ellis

North Dakota, USA, 2026

Highly recommend this place! Trip of a lifetime. Lodge, food, service, guides, hunting was beyond my expectations. Can’t wait to go back.

Dr Jeff Pearson

Idaho, USA, 2026

High Peak Station is INCREDIBLE! From the guides to the facilities to the access to trophy game animals, you truly can NOT find a better experience.

Dr Nate Pochucha

Texas, USA, 2026

Our stay in New Zealand was everything we wished for. My wife and I enjoyed the great hospitality that you and your guys showed us. The food was excellent. Greg did a super job getting us on the animals we wanted and my wife had a great time and was well taken care of.
Thank you for the great memories you gave us.
Mike & Jill Cannon.

Mike & Jill Cannon

North Dakota, USA, 2026

Good Afternoon Gentlemen,

I just wanted to take another moment now that we’re back stateside to say thank you again. That trip and the week of hunting was absolutely incredible and I couldn’t have dreamed up a better experience! Everything about the hunt was phenomenal and will forever be a high memory of mine. The wait was long to get down there but it was worth every moment of it. I truly hope that I’m able to make it down there again to experience it all over again with you guys!

Thank you & Take care!

Sam Cummer & John Hanson

Wisconsin, USA, 2025