Free range Tahr hunting Private land
Canterbury, New Zealand
More about us
Our company was established in 2000 and operates in 4 territories.
- We invite you to join us on a high quality, big game hunting safari in New Zealand. We are situated in the Fairlie basin near the world famous Mt Cook national park.
- Experience professionally guided high quality safaris on our large private high country stations, home to game animals that have populated the river valleys and mountain tops since their introduction in the mid 1800's. Our personalised hunts cater for single hunters, families or small groups of all ages and abilities staying at our hunting lodge or private ranch cabins.
- We give you a choice of experiencing hunting high quality, wild free ranging animals in their natural environment, or combine the best of both experiences on our private fair chase estate. Based from our own luxury All Seasons lodge our hunting properties are all within 35 mins in the South Island, including being home to the main population of Tahr, Fallow Deer and Wallaby in New Zealand right on our door step. If preferred we can also stay in private cabins on the properties. We have the most diverse range of privately owned, free range wilderness areas in New Zealand. Also with our own lease properties in the North Island for Sambar, Sika, and Rusa Stag. And during the dry season we can personally guide on genuine wild , free ranging Water Buffalo, Banteng, Ox and Boar in Australia without fences..
- If your looking for genuine high quality hunting adventures with a full time professional outfitter we would love to discuss any questions you may have. Long time members, supporters and exhibitors of Dallas Safari Club, S.C.I, Wild Sheep, NWTF, and full time professional member of New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides Association.
About this hunt
We have earnt the reputation as the leading free range foot hunting outfitting company for hunting Tahr on private Wilderness land. With 4 private properties ranging from 16,000- 47,000 acres gives us the ability to hunt areas according to weather patterns and hunters ability. As all our properties are within 35 mins of our own All Seasons lodge we can hunt each day from here, or if you would prefer stay in one of the private cabins right on the property. This all cuts down on valuable time which is not spent travelling. 1 hunter and non hunter is included with the option to add additional trophy Bulls, game, days and hunters or non hunters. This a spot and stalk hunt where we can glass Bull Tahr from the truck to asses trophy quality, or for those die hard mountain hunters we can climb into the back basins up high to go after those solitary old Bull Tahr.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Stalking
Rifle Hunting
Mountain Hunting
| Hunting season: | Apr 30, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025 |
| Best time for hunting: | Apr 30, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 |
Success rate: We are 100% on our Tahr hunts due to the variety of hunting properties means not constant hunting pressure and having exclusive hunts rights.
Where you will hunt
Territory
We operate exclusively on private High country properties for free range Red Stag, Bull Tahr, Fallow Buck, and Alpine Chamois all within 15-40 mins of our purpose built hunting lodge.
| Fence type: | Not fenced |
| Territory size: | 50 000Ha |
| Languages spoken by staff: | English |
| Operating since: | 2000 year |
Structure by elevation
Plains: 10%, Hills: 40%, Mountains: 50%Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 25%, Forest: 30%, Agricultural lands: 45%Entertainment services
Excursions, Fishing, Shooting range, Hot pools, Scenic flights, Hiking trails, shopping, cultural Tours, gift shopping, restaurants, cafes, massage,
Where you will stay
All Season Hunting and Fishing Lodge
Our own private luxury All seasons lodge caters for 1-5 hunters and non-hunters all with ensuite. With plenty of room, both indoor and outdoor, this is a great place to enjoy your evenings with an outside fire place, Wifi, TV`s, cell service, laundry, with great 3 course meals and beverages. Also within 30 minutes of the hunting areas and non-hunting activities this is one of the premier purpose built lodges in the area all on 20 acres of farm land. Only 7 minutes to the nearest town, 30 mins to Timaru airport and town or Ocean will be experienced first hand personalised service.
Bathroom
Electricity
Fridge
Horse riding
Ensuite shower
Internet
Laundry
Mobile network coverage
Safe
Sauna
Swimming pool
TV
Wine tasting
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
Flights can be into Timaru or Christchurch Airports in the central South Island of New Zealand. From there we will meet you and take you back to our Hunting lodge to get settled and start the hunt. Alternatively some clients wish to hire a car for non hunters. Drive time from Timaru airport is 30mins, Christchurch 2.5 hrs, Queenstown 3 hrs.
| Nearest airport: | Timaru |
| Distance from airport: | 30km |
| Transfer from airport: | Yes |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | Yes |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Hunting license
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- One of the only Outfitters that are based right in the heart of Tahr country, each day we can leave from our full service lodge with lunch and with 45 mins be glassing Tahr on privately owned wilderness land. We have professionally guiding no tahr since 2007 and offer high quality hunts to those who are looking for a hunt that combines warm and comfortable lodging in the evenings, and hunting on private land not available to any other hunters.
Price does NOT include
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Ammunition
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- International Flights
Cancellation
Hunt dates can be changed out to a max of 1 year or replaced with another hunter.Wounding
Any animal that has been wounded, lost or unrecovered is to be paid in full.Payment
Deposit
C$2,500
Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking
Final payment
Paid onsitePayment options provided by outfitter:
Credit card
CA$10,682
CA$12,052
*This is an approximate price in the selected currency. Actual price of the trip is US$ 7,800
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Daily rate for 4 days
1 hunter, 1 guest
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