Journal

Top Five Wineries Wanaka, New Zealand Wanaka is often overlooked by the uninitiated when it comes to wine and vineyards, playing a second fiddle to the more famous Central Otago wineries. However, Wanaka punches well above its weight in the world of wine and is known by those in the know as a spectacular location ... read more.

This recipe uses venison mince which can be minced at home using the neck, the front end, lower legs and flanks part of the animal. While mince is deemed the ‘cheaper’ part of the animal, this meatball dish scream luxury and if you are lucky enough to have wild mushrooms growing near you, by all means ... read more.

Read on to read Brent’s Glen Dene Hunting Story – an in-depth look into a hunting trip with Glen Dene and his successful hunt for Red Stag and wild pigs. Last year Dad, Uncle Denis and I had the opportunity to hunt on Glen Dene Station near Wanaka. Glen Dene is famous for its trophy ... read more.

Glen Dene Station owner Richard Burdon sat down with Chris and Dick Dodds from The Branch at Elkhorn Outdoors to talk about the New Zealand High Country, hunting, diversifying your business in a covid world and welcoming hunters back to Glen Dene Station. Watch the interview here   read more.

We have a mixture of guests at Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing, from couples on their first hunt together, to groups and father and son getaways. It’s always nice to see fathers and sons bonding over the hunting experience and we loved hosting and Alex and Rod from Tasmania recently. While we miss our European ... read more.

We love what we do, taking guests onto the station for the perfect hunt. At Glen Dene we make you, the hunter, successful in your goals. Our guests arrive as guests and leave as family, sharing their stories, connecting with our family, our team and our whenua. So we love to get feedback like this ... read more.

This recipe is a firm favourite with owner Sarah, who regularly pulls this easy recipe out of her repertoire for our guests. It’s yummy and easy and one you can do at home to wow your guests. Korean Venison Bulgogi 600grams venison (150 grams per person) 8 Spring Onions 1 tbsp sesame oil Marinade: ¼ ... read more.

Fiordland beaches. Remote alpine rivers. Crayfish. Trout. Your own private helicopter and guides. This is the trip to end all trips. If there’s a special birthday, anniversary or simply an opportunity while you are visiting the area to consider an immersion into the finest this area has to offer, this is the day trip to do. Whisked ... read more.

Kevin Steele’s video of a tough red stag hunt at Glen Dene Station back in 2015. A great video showing him hunting for Red Stag in Otago. See the hunt, experience the views and get a feel for Red Stag hunting at Glen Dene. Click here to view the video courtesy of Petersen’s Hunting.   read more.

Although we registered for the Emissions Trading Scheme 11 years ago with no intention of cashing in the carbon credits, the income from selling the credits was a welcome boost after the impact of the pandemic on Glen Dene’s Hunting & Fishing business. Lynda Gray reports. Joining the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has stacked up on ... read more.