Your visit

How to get to us

New Zealand is located in the South Pacific, about 12.5 hours by plane from Los Angeles.

We recommend you fly into Queenstown International Airport where a transfer will be arranged to your base. We also offer the option of flying by helicopter to your base once you have arrived in Queenstown. This will provide the opportunity to incorporate some spectacular scenic viewing.

Our red stag hunts take place at our Foveran hunting area, near the small town of Kurow, between Omarama and Oamaru. Our free-range hunting for tahr and chamois takes place in the Southern Alps in a wildlife concession area.

Travel distances and times varies depending on your accommodation, below is an indication if travelling from Queenstown:

Wanaka – 63km or 39 miles (approximately 1 hour)
Kurow – 215km or 134 miles (approximately 2 hours 45 mins)

Do I need a visa

Compulsory Visa Requirement – non residents travelling to New Zealand will now require an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).

This is a simple 10 minute online application and the link can be found here.

Best time to visit

There is always hunting of some description available all year round in New Zealand, however best hunted at various times within the season:

  • Mountain animals (tahr and chamois) are at their best from May to August.

  • A summer hunt for chamois is a pleasant experience (December to February).

  • Most deer species rut between March and May.

  • Duck season starts in May.

What to bring

The most important item to bring with you is a well ‘broken-in’ pair of mid-weight hiking boots. important to have boots with good ankle support and good edges on the sole. We use Meindl Boots, but there are many equivalent brands that will work well.

Our climate is maritime and variable, so clothing essentials are a good breathable rain suit, recommend a layered clothing system to allow for temperature variances that you will experience during a day. See our recommended gear list.

What type of gun is best?

We recommend guns that fire a minimum 150-grain bullet. Popular calibres are 30/06, 7mm Mag, Note: We have several good quality guns available for rent for you to use should you not wish to travel with your own guns.

 FAQs

  • You need to obtain a visitors firearm licence and bring into New Zealand.

    For more information please visit the Firearms alternatively we have top quality firearms you can hire.

  • Shots will vary from 90-275m (100-300 yards) so you should practice longer shots.

    We use quality laser range finders to establish shooting distances.

  • We have had several bow hunters successfully allows close stalking where required.

    Expect bow shots from 15-50 yards.

  • All trophies are skinned in the field by your guide preparation work is done by a local taxidermist, who will also arrange export documentation.

    You can choose to have taxidermy work taxidermist. For more information click here.

New Zealand - the ultimate hunting location

New Zealand is located in the Pacific Ocean and has a politically stable and safe environment.

New Zealand’s South Island is approximately 800kms (500 miles) long by 160kms (100 miles) wide. Down the central spine of the South Island are the spectacular Southern Alps. It is a land that is culturally and geologically diverse with landscapes that range from rain forest, near desert country and rugged coastlines, nestled amongst spectacular mountains and is the perfect playground for you to hunt your next trophy.

We offer our clients superb hunting for all South Pacific game species. We are located halfway between two international airports, Christchurch and Queenstown in the South Island.

Our mountains rise to over 3,600m (12,000 feet) above the sea, and it is in this mountainous region that we hunt our alpine game species, alpine chamois and Himalayan tahr. We frequently use a helicopter to access the hunting areas. The alpine flights amongst breathtaking scenery are an unforgettable experience.