Hunting in New Zealand

HUNTING IN NEW ZEALAND

We offer Hunting in New Zealand with our partners in the breathtaking surroundings of the Southern Alps in Wanaka, an hour’s drive from Queenstown. The reserve is an ideal habitat for a large number of game and plant species. In the area we can hunt almost all in New Zealand occurring game species in particular red deer, Tahr, Gams and other deer species such as samba.

New Zealand has become a popular destination for hunting tourists who want to experience unique wilderness and challenging hunting. Hunting tourism plays an important role in nature conservation as the income helps to finance the protection of habitats and the conservation of game populations. This approach promotes sustainable practices and preservation of New Zealand's natural beauty.

The introduction of non-native wildlife, such as red deer and fallow deer, by European settlers in the 19th century has had a lasting impact on New Zealand's hunting tradition. These animals have established themselves in the New Zealand landscape and have become sought-after hunting objects. At the same time, they have ecological impacts on native plants and animals, which emphasizes the need for balanced wild population regulation.

Accommodation in New Zealand

Depending on where we hunt we have 2 accommodations available:

Wanaka hunting lodge accommodation

Our partner owns accommodation in Wanaka, which gives you more flexibility for your stay. It is located near the hunting concessions and offers all the comforts of home with several options for bedrooms and facilities. You can relax on the sunny veranda and enjoy our beautiful view, or you can sit and read in our lounges by the fireplace.

West Coast Hunting Accomodation

For our alpine hunt we often visit another lodge on the west coast, which is a bit closer to the Southern Alp Mountains. Here we can access our hunting area with a helicopter. The Ropatini’s is a quaint B & B and is right on the doorstep to the glaciers, Mount Cook National Park and some beautiful hiking trails. Our partner uses this accommodation from the beginning, which gives him great flexibility.

Weapons

Each caliber between 270 – 300 win is enough for hunting in New Zealand. Most shooting ranges are between 100 and 300m.
The import of firearms is a simple process as New Zealand is a hunter friendly country.
Weapons import permit:
Before the hunt you will receive the documents that have to be filled in for the import of weapons.

Weather / Climate

The weather in New Zealand may be unpredictable due to our position in the South Pacific. Do not expect hurricanes or tornadoes, but be prepared for cold wet weather and warm, dry weather.
February – March (summer) Warm, average minimum and maximum temperatures of 7 ° to 24 ° C
April – May – (Fall) This is New Zealand’s fall and average temperatures are 2 ° to 16 ° C
July – August (winter) This is the coldest time of the year with temperatures between -1 ° to 10 ° C