New Zealand Hunting Lodge
If a TROPHY Red Stag is on your list, this New Zealand hunting lodge has you covered!
With world record stags that can score over the 600 inch mark this outfitter has it all. If you want the New Zealand experience with that trophy you have always wanted this outfitter can make it happen. With several other animals that can be hunted on this trip makes this hunt a true bucket list hunt. Options to take chamois, tahr, and trophy elk are also open to combo with. To add another nice touch, this hunt takes place in the beautiful back-country of New Zealand! Depending on the location of your hunt you will stay in one of the their Luxury lodges with high quality local cuisine. If you’re looking for an amazing New Zealand experience then this hunt will meet that need!

Trophy quality is extremely high with the possibilities of taking a stag that is 600+ inches.
Hunt some of the largest red stags in the world!
- Hunt trophy size Red Stags with the option to add other dream trophies on a trophy fee basis. Also add elk, Alpine chamois, Himalayan tahr and lots of others!
- Explore the back country of New Zealand with highly experienced guides.
- Guiding is 1:1, all guides are highly professional in there back country navigation skills.
- Trophy quality is extremely high with the possibilities of taking a stag that is 600+ inches.
- Hunters can use any weapon that they desire (Archery, Rifle, or Muzzleloader).
- Opportunity and Success rate are 100%!
- Options for helicopter hunting is available with hourly rate of $1,500
- Season is from February to August
Included:
- Lodging Accomodations
- Daily guide rates
- All meals
- Beverages
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Transportation during the hunt
- All field preparation of the trophy
Pricing Upon Request
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Not Included:
- Trip Insurance
- Tips
- Trophy Fees
- Meat processing
- Taxidermy Services
- Cost of Shipping meat
- Extra Hunting $500/day
- Waterfowl hunting $600/day
- Fishing $600/day
- Helicopter hunting for Tahr and Chamois: $1,500 per hour
- Guided Tours: $250-$500 a day depending on what destinations are desired.
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Lodging and Accomodations
Depending on the location of your hunt will determine which of the luxury lodges you will stay in. They have lodges in both Mt. Cecil and Wanaka. Surrounded by the beautiful Southern Alps these lodges provide some of the best scenery around. With many of the luxuries this lodge offers it is the perfect place to stay to round out an amazing hunt!
All meals are provided in this hunt. Be prepared for some amazing New Zealand cuisine made from nothing less than local produce! Don’t worry about going hungry as they will make sure you are taken care of. All beverages are also provide for you on this hunt!
Guides
The guides for this hunt are excellent as they are proficient in back country navigation and in the skills needed to hunt all of the listed animals. Your hunt will be guided 1×1 by a professional guide. Transportation during the hunt varies depending on the physical abilities of the hunter. Expect transportation to be by 4WD, foot and by helicopter. Guides will also take care of your trophy and preparing it for taxidermy. These guides are ready and willing to help you get the animals you have dreamed of!
Travel Information
There are daily flights from Las Angeles, USA to Auckland, NZ. From there you can either fly to Christchurch or Queenstown. Don’t forget that you must have a passport to enter the country!
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Big Game Hunt
- Sturdy tramping/mountain boots.
- Wind and Waterproof jacket and trousers
- 2-3 Hunting shirts-fleece or wool are best
- 2 pairs light hunting pants or shorts
- Sun hat and beanie/warm hat
- Underwear 4-5 pairs
- Warm waterproof gloves
- 4-5 pairs warm woolen socks
- 1-2 pairs long thermal underwear
- Warm insulation layer, wool, synthetic or down
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Rangefinder if you have one
- Sunglasses
- Sleeping bag
- A larger ‘day’ pack is adequate for our private land hunts
- Rifle or Bow, 40 rounds/at least a dozen arrows
- Gaiters
- Head lamp/torch
- Knife + multi tool
- Spotting Scope and Tripod if you want to bring your own
- Camp shoes/sneakers
- Any other gear that you normally hunt with
- Walking poles if you use them
- Personal gear and small first aid