NEW ZEALAND HUNTING
Nervous about being stuck on a hunt with a dud guide?
We would be too, except our skilled guides are famous for their friendly natures, quick wit, and of course, their rugged good looks.
DON'T JUST LISTEN TO US
"This was our fourth hunt with our guide Snow. He’d have to be one of the premier guides in New Zealand."
"His knowledge and experience is unquestionable, patience and encouragement he uses to give the most opportunity for success, but this is only part of it his New Zealand history and his stories of past hunts make for such great company. His dry sense of humour relaxes the moments. Big thank you to Snow, our friend and guide and all the Team at Avon Valley!"
- Mark and Sharyn Van Moolenbroek – Mackay, QLD, Australia
FAIR CHASE HUNTS
Take home your dream trophy.
Pack your bow, your rifle and your sense of adventure.
With 5000 acres of NZ bush on our private ranch (and access to a further 20 000 acres) your perfect hunt awaits: challenging, yet attainable, with guaranteed trophies lurking for the crafty hunter.
Our spot and stalk hunts give you access to NZ’s famous red stags, fallow, sika, rusa, sambar, Himalayan tahr, chamois, goats, boars, elk and wing shooting.
Our team will take care of everything: deliver trophies to the taxidermist, assist with expedition and exporting of finished mounts, exporting trophies, importing rifles, or lending them at no extra charge.
All you have to do?
Fill out some paperwork and buckle up for the ride.
A boutique, premium New Zealand hunting experience.
We don’t take large multi-bookings, instead, each of our guests has the lodge to themselves, with exclusive access to the ranch to explore and hunt our beautiful grounds.
Each week of hunting is carefully designed to meet each hunter’s needs and requests, while our customer experience team works to create dream itineraries for the non-hunters and days in between hunts.
New Zealand Red Stag
He’s famous for a reason. New Zealand’s premier game animal lures hunters from around the globe for his majestic trophies, impressive stature and challenging hunts.
Our Manuka covered hill country provides perfect spot and stalk conditions to pursue your trophy with either rifle or bow.
Fallow Deer
With moose-like palmated antlers, fallow are one of Avon Valley Safari's most popular hunts for the elusive catch and attractive trophy heads ranging in colour from black to ginger to white spots.
These crafty deer live side by side with the red stag, making combination hunts one of our most requested hunts.
Elk / Wapiti
If you’re after an exotic catch, this fits the bill.
Elk, or ‘Wapiti’ as they are more commonly known in NZ, are closely related to the red stag. As New Zealand’s largest deer species, Wapiti often produce more traditional throwback antlers, and make a unique trophy for your collection.
Himalayan Tahr
One of our most exciting hunts, NZ is the only place you can hunt this magnificent beast outside of the Himalayas.
You’ll enjoy a scenic helicopter ride to hunt ‘NZ’s king of the mountain’ on foot or helicopter, to best witness its beauty up close and personal in the wild, rugged terrain of the south.
Alpine Chamois
Sharp-eyed, nimble, and lightning fast, the alpine chamois is one of our most elusive animals. However with careful planning, fitness and a keen eye, hunters will find success.
One of Austria’s most prized animals, NZ’s one of the few places in the world where you can hunt Chamois, and Marlborough's known for producing some of NZ’s largest.
Arapawa Sheep
If you’re after a unique trophy, the Arapawa ram is it. As one of New Zealand’s only true free-range herds of Arapawa sheep, Avon Valley Safari offers some of the best ram hunting available.
While not huge in stature, the twisting antler makes it a distinctive trophy and a desirable addition to your trophy room.
Feral Goat
Head out to the rocky outcrops of Avon Valley to stalk the wily Pacific goat.
Ranging in a variety of colours, the stout Pacific goat inhabits our lush Manuka valleys. It’s a perfect way to wrap up your hunt at Avon Valley Safaris to help cull numbers and get a trophy while you’re at it.
Feral Boar
Love the thrill of a chase? Then our feral boar hunts are for you.
In fact, controlling feral pig numbers is a regular activity at Avon Valley Safaris. It’s not only a necessary part of maintaining our ranch, but these slippery creatures make for an exciting adventure, too.
Sika, Rusa and Sambar Deer
These three pose a challenging hunt for the skilled sportsman.
You’ll find sika, rusa and sambar exclusively in the North Island. It’ll be our team’s pleasure to put together a bespoke North Island adventure for you. And on top of an exciting getaway, we think it’ll round off your South Pacific trophies quite nicely, don’t you agree?
Wing shooting - Waterfowl, Upland Game and Turkeys
Wing shooting? Yes please.
From May to June you can combine this hunt with one of our big game animals. You could be shooting Paradise Ducks, Mallard and Californian Quail in the fields and ponds of our idyllic ranch. If you’re after traditional turkey hunts, our spot and stalk hunts are also a guest favourite at Avon Valley.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Firearms
To learn more go to: https://www.firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz/manage-and-apply/permits-import-or-possess
Visa
You will need to apply online for our visa (same as US system). Use this link to complete. Immigration NZ ETA information and application. https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta
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