Thread: Goats in the top of the South Island

For the new public holiday this June I am starting to plan a short tramping trip in the top of the South Island. We are going with some friends that are interested to see what the hunting thing is all about so I will take the rifle and hope to shoot a goat on one of the days to eat while on the tramp. Not keen to waste the better part of a deer as the logistics of getting the meat home to the NI preclude that idea. Just one small goat should feed the tramping group appropriately and with minimal waste.

We are looking at doing a two night tramp staying in huts with hopefully less than a six hour walk on any leg of the tramp. If anyone can offer any ideas of a tramp in the Upper South Island that fits these parameters and will also provide opportunity for a shot at a goat, this would be much appreciated. It goes without saying that I am not out to steal anyones good spot, I will not pass the information on and I will not exploit the resource. Feel free to PM me rather than post publicly.

I have a few spots in my part of the world and other places I have been that I am happy to recommend in return to anyone travelling this way.