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WHAT OUR CLIENT'S HAVE BEEN SAYING

Testimonials have not been solicited but our clients have been happy to comment on both Google Reviews and Facebook Reviews

Google Reviews

Günther Birgel - Top of the Lake Guiding Google review experience

Günther Birgel – 5 stars

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Thank you Ethan for making our 40th wedding anniversary such a memorable experience. Your wealth of knowledge of the area and of the environment and consideration of Heidi's recent knee replacement was exceptional. We highly recommended your guiding services.

Response from the owner

Thanks Gunther.
Glad you guys had a memorable experience, feels great to be apart of that.
Thanks,
Ethan.

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Thomas Natoli – 5 stars

Awesome adventure and awesome bloke to hunt with. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to do a free range hunt in nz. An experience of a lifetime. Ethan could not have done it any better. Will definitely be booking another trip with him!!

Response from the owner

Tom thanks for the kind words man, it was an epic adventure and you trophies were well earned. See you again soon 👍

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John Natoli – 5 stars

Fantastic services, great equipment and exceptional knowledge. Had a great time with nothing wanting. 10 out of 10 in every way.

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Tom Dignan – 5 stars

A remote, out-of-this-world back country location, a pristine river full of wild, willing trout, and in Ethan a guide who is professional, well-organized, vastly experienced and great company - altogether an unbeatable package, making for an unforgettable 2-day heli-fishing adventure.

Response from the owner

Thanks Tom, it really was a great trip into the backcountry.
Ethan.

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Dubstep DaMuffin – 5 stars

Awesome day with awesome guy (and awesome dog ) , sister shot 1st fallow deer and Ethan is super knowledgeable, very professional and great banter . 10 out of 10 would recommend to all skill levels . Chur bro

Response from the owner

Thanks for the review, had an epic time with you guys and hope you enjoy the venison.

Ethan.

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Justin Crane – 5 stars

Justin Crane - Top of the Lake Guiding Google review experience

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Had the most fantastic experience with Ethan at Top of The Lake Guiding at the weekend. A mate and I booked the Full Day Venison Meat Hunt with the objectives of getting out into amazing countryside that Queenstown has to offer, stalking and shooting a deer each, learning how to field butcher our kills and carrying it out. All those boxes, and then some, were well and truly ticked. Ethan has years of knowledge and experience, coupled with a real passion for guiding and hunting, as well as the utmost respect for the animals, and your health and safety. Ethan and Milly, his super smart deer sniffing dog, were a delight to spend the day with. All in all, a great day out that I'll remember for a long time, or at least till the next time we head out with Ethan, which will be soon after the venison steaks, sausages and mince in the freezer have been finished!

Response from the owner

Thanks Justin, you guys did a great job with the shooting. Enjoy the venison and will see you guys again soon.

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Jiss Thomas – 5 stars

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Top quality professional guide who has a wealth of knowledge about hunting, happy to share knowledge and answer any questions.

Very friendly and guide with professionalism till the very end.

Also talk throughout the butchering process with is awesome.

Highly recommend Ethan. A+++

Response from the owner

Thanks Jiss, a great day had and plenty of venison for the freezer. See you guys again soon.

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A A – 5 stars

Positive: Professionalism

Highly recommend Ethan! We had a great time up on the hills. He helped my friend get a once in a lifetime red stag and me an awesome fallow buck in the bush. A memorable hunt for sure. He is down to earth and it feels like hunting with a good mate or a brother. My personal 3 pre-requisites before your trip with Ethan:

- Ask as many questions as possible. He is highly knowledgeable and you’ll learn a lot from him.

- Request Mrs Clark’s famous venison pie. You won’t regret it.

- Work on your fitness so you can keep up with Ethan. This is free range hunting so if you want the best animals let Ethan focus on finding them for you and not let him worry about you keeping up.

Response from the owner

Hi Ash, thank you for the review. I had a blast hunting with you guys and I'm stoked for you both getting amazing trophies! See you again soon.

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becky nixon – 5 stars

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value

What a great day! Ethan made the whole experience amazing! We shot our first deer, he calmly talked us through every step. He also provided some great banter and friendly chat. Highly recommend 100%. Venison is loaded in the freezer and its spot on. Thanks for a great day, I will be back when the freezer is empty

Services: Private tours, Group tours

Response from the owner

Thanks Becky, look forward to seeing you guys again soon.

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Chris Wille – 5 stars

Positive: Professionalism, Quality

I had an amazing experience with Ethan out in the hills! It was my first ever hunt, and he made the experience fun, informative, safe, and successful, as I now have a freezer full of wild meat for the winter.

Ethan is a professional guide that knows the area well. He embodies a respect for the mountains and animals which shows up in the way he guides.

Would highly recommend! I’ll be back again.

Service: Private tours

Response from the owner

Thanks for your kind words Chris, I had a blast on the hill with you today.
Enjoy the Venison.

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Facebook Reviews -

Jiss Thomas

recommends Top Of The Lake Guiding.

Top quality professional guide who has a wealth of knowledge about hunting, happy to share knowledge and answer any questions. Very friendly and guide with professionalism till the very end. Also talk throughout the butchering process which is awesome. Highly recommend Ethan. A+++

Comment from Top Of The Lake Guiding

Thanks Jiss great to have you guys out on the hill! Enjoy the venison and will see you back soon

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Anna Cornforth

recommends Top Of The Lake Guiding.

Awesome day out hunting with Ethan! Great guide with great knowledge, perfect for two beginners. So stoked to have got our first deer, would 110% recommend. Thanks so much for a ripper of a day

Comment from Top Of The Lake Guiding

Thanks team great to have you guys out on the hill! Enjoy the venison and will see you back soon

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Nathan Scott

recommends Top Of The Lake Guiding.

Great day out and awesome for my Son Lachie and I to shoot our first Deer! Thanks Ethan.

Comment from Top Of The Lake Guiding

Cheers Nathan Scott, Lachie, Greg & Trevor. Had a great day out with you all and look forward to seeing you guys back again

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Sarah Louise

recommends Top Of The Lake Guiding. Sarah-Louise-testimonial-image

What an incredible day! Couldn’t recommend this enough if you are looking for an epic day hunting. Will definitely be back again when my freezer is empty! Stoked to have shot my first deer - Thanks Ethan

Comment from Top Of The Lake Guiding

Looking forward to more adventures with you guys. Enjoy that prime venison

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Siobhan Early

recommends Top Of The Lake Guiding.

I got a full day hunting trip for my husbands birthday as he and my son (age 15) have been saying for ages they wanted to go hunting. It was a first for both of them. Ethan was an amazing guide, safe, professional, extremely knowledgeable- as well as being a real decent guy. He taught them lots and made sure they had an awesome experience, making a very special memory for both my husband and son to treasure (plus lots of venison to take home too)

Thank you Ethan

Comment from Top Of The Lake Guiding

Thanks team was a great day out!

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Geoff Herzog

recommends Top Of The Lake Guiding.

My wife and I went on a day fishing trip with Ethan. He was so awesome. Not only was he an amazing guide and got me into some beautiful fish, but he took the time to make sure my wife was happy and entertained as well. I would tell anyone they couldn't have a better experience than fishing with Ethan and Top Of The Lake Guiding. I am already dreaming of my next trip to New Zealand.

Comment from Top Of The Lake Guiding

Thanks Geoff was great having you both out, looking forward to the next trip

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Bradley Staley

recommends Top Of The Lake Guiding.

Ethan is a highly experienced fisherman/hunter and a very knowledgeable guide.

Booking with Top Of The Lake Guiding is a decision you will not regret!

Looking forward to seeing Ethan again.

Comment from Top Of The Lake Guiding

Hey Bradley cheers for the recommendation!! Catch up for a brew when your down this way!

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