Lilydale is owned and operated by Donald and Barbara Bray. Their three children are the fourth generation of Brays to live at Lilydale. The property is situated in the Southern Alps of New Zealand and the family compliments the running of Lilydale Wilderness Hunting Area with sheep and beef farming.

Lilydale Wilderness Area is alpine terrain situated at 2,500 to 7,600 feet above sea level, snow can be expected from the middle of June onwards. Cold weather clothing and good boots are essential.

Guests can be met at Christchurch International Airport and accompanied to Lilydale or alternative travel arrangements can be made to suit individual needs

Articles

To read two articles which were published in The Hunting Report regarding Lilydale Wilderness Hunting Area click the links below

The Ultimate Fair Chase Hunt

A New Zealand Report

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Peak season hunting from April 1st until August 30th
Booking Essential
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Lilydale is 2 1/2 Hours by road from Christchurch International Airport

Lilydale is situated on 12,500 acres of privately owned land with a wilderness area of 10,500 acres for hunting Chamois and Tahr

Exclusive use of wilderness area and personally guided by the owner of Lilydale, Donald Bray

Non hunting companion may accompany hunter or be shown local sights and shops by Donald's partner, Barbara Bray

Accommodation in moutain cabin 40 minutes from homestead or alternatively off-farm accommodation in excellent home-stays or in Fairlie township which is 15 minutes by road from Lilydale homestead

Fair chase hunting a specialty

Other species available on request

Adventure Tourist Town Queenstown 3 1/2 hours by road from Lilydale

Access by 4WD vehicle on well maintained safe high altitude roads to hunting area

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