Guided Hunts & Expeditions

A selection of Hunts that are available from August 2021-2022

Availability dependent on weather and conditions

Pickup from Christchurch or Dunedin Airport possible

Hit the Book NOW button to start a discussion & confirm pricing. All overseas payments are done through Paypal. Local bookings can be done by Direct Credit to our Bank Account.

Prices in New Zealand Dollars. (NZD)

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West Coast Chamois Hunt

Fly in, fly out Chamois Hunt into the mighty West Coast wilderness. 5 Days hunting the nimble Chamois. A good level of fitness is recommended to get the most out of this trip. Accomodation in mountain Huts or Tents.

From $5000

Price Includes: 2 Hunters, Helicopter FIFO/Food/Guide Fee/Use of Guides Rifle. Add in Trophy Fee

East Coast Tahr Hunt

5 Days Hunting Tahr on the Southern Alps. Country Accessed by 4wd and hunted on foot. (Suitable for fitter clients.) Huts or Tents may be used depending on the Season

From $3500

Price Includes: 2 Hunters, 4wd access/Food/Guide Fee/Use of Guides Rifle. Add in Trophy Fee

East Coast Red Deer Hunt

5 Days Hunting Red Deer. Available from March to August only.

A classic NZ Hunt - Red Deer Hunting as practiced by Kiwi Hunters.

From $5000

Price Includes: 2 Hunters, Helicopter FIFO/Food/Guide Fee/Use of Guides Rifle. Add in Trophy Fee

3 Day Photographic Hunt

3 Days hunting and photographing with a camera. Nikon Professional Camera and long lens supplied or use your own gear. Expert tuition included.

From $3500

Price Includes: 2 Clients, 4wd access/Food/Guide Fee. Add in Trophy Fee as below if you decide to take the animal home as well!

Wilderness Magazine Special 15% - For bookings taken between October 2021 and February 2022 take GST off on us!

15% discount will be applied to all Wilderness Magazine Subscribers from the Guided Hunt and Expeditions prices listed on this page. Trips must be booked, fully paid and concluded by the end of February 2022 to qualify.

Trophy Fees (in NZD)

Wild Red Stag $4500

Red Hind or Spiker $350

Bull Thar $4000

Chamois $4500

Fallow Deer $3000

Westland Scrub Bull $4000

Boar $1500

Arapawa Ram $1500

Trophy Goat $400 or cull goats $100 each.

Wallaby $450

Video of a booked Hunt: $1500

Additional hunters can be catered for with sufficient advanced warning.

Southern outfitters maintains a maximum of 1:2 Guide to Client ratio.

50% Booking fee required at time of booking - Refundable if the Hunt/Expedition is cancelled within 30 days of the Hunt. Trophy fee is dependent on the target species being found and the client being guided into the shot. Once the client decides to take the shot, the trophy fee becomes liable irrespective of outcome.

Not included:

Personal, Property & Travel Insurance

Trophy preparation and export. Southern outfitters can work direct with a NZ Taxidermist to prepare and ship your trophies at your cost.

Liability for loss of hunting time due to weather, acts of God/Pandemic/War etc.