The BIG 5 Hunt
Package price
Package price
with Himalayan tahr Chamois Fallow deer ... included
More about us
Our company was established in 2008 and operates in 1 territory.
- We provide a premier New Zealand hunting experience! We have access to some of New Zealand’s best trophy hunting terrain and a world class hunting guide to help you explore the country.
- We call it an ‘experience’ because there’s so much more to it than just a hunting trip, your adventure will include good old Kiwi family hospitality and an endless list of non-hunting activities. This is all made possible due to our location in Lake Hawea, only a short drive from the popular Lake Wanaka Resort and Queenstown, the bustling adventure capital of NZ.
- Barry Dodds (Doddsy) has been hunting all of his life; he’s been a professional guide around the region for years and has also hunted throughout Australia and South Africa - so he knows a thing or two about stalking trophy animals.
- Tony Dodds (Son, also known as Doddsy) has grown up hunting with his dad since he could walk. Tony loves to be out in the mountains camping out and stalking some of New Zealand's best animals on offer.
- To experience New Zealand hunting at its best, get in contact with Doddsy. He can take you on the trip of a life time, stalking the internationally famous red stag, or his favourite hunting prey – the Tahr. Both are in abundance right on the doorstep of his Hawea homestead.
About this hunt
The BIG 5 - Red stag, Fallow Buck, Elk, Tahr, Chamois/ The package includes: 1 x Silver class red stag (up to 380") 1x Bull Tahr (Biggest we can find) 1 x Chamois Buck 1 x Bull Elk (Silver Class up to 360") 1 x Fallow Buck (Biggest we can find) This hunt will require 6 Days / 7 nights, as all are found in different areas. Red stag can be upgraded to a Gold but at the Gold fee rate.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Rifle Hunting
Stalking
Bow Hunting
Hunting season: 1 Mar 2025 - 30 Jul 2025
Best time for hunting: 1 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025
Success rate
90% - Chamois and Tahr a little more difficult but we will do everything in our power to get a shot at one.
Where you will hunt
Territory
We have access to 100,000 acres of prime Tahr area near Mt Cook and rights to many other hunting concessions around the Southern Lakes to make your big game hunt successful and enjoyable.
Fence type: Partly fenced
Fenced area: 2000 acres
Territory size: 100 000 acres
Languages spoken by staff: English
Structure by elevation
Hills: 50%
Mountains: 50%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 50%
Forest: 50%
Entertainment services
Fishing Private jet boating along beautiful rivers Visits to Queenstown to sample the shopping and unique night life Wine tours Sightseeing around the Lakes District Helicopter and plane flights Glacier walks and rain forest walks Exploring Milford Sound Farm tours Visits to local pubs, cafes and shops
Where you will stay
Homestead
Located within the main homestead, but is private and contains an ensuite for guests. All meals are also provided to guests, and are cooked to a high homemade standard. This includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks and beverages.
Facilities: TV Internet Bathroom Ensuite shower Fridge Laundry Safe Mobile network coverage Electricity Table Games Wine tasting
How to get there
Pick up and drop off at Queenstown and Wanaka Airports is included in the packages.
Nearest airport: Queenstown and Wanaka
Distance from airport: 50 miles
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
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
Cancellation
- Deposit is non-refundable
Price DOES NOT include
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- Taxidermy and trophy shipping
Wounding
- Wounded animal - we will give you half price of that animal
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
Price DOES NOT include
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- Taxidermy and trophy shipping
Cancellation
- Deposit is non-refundable
Wounding
- Wounded animal - we will give you half price of that animal
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (5)
Great Father and Son Outfitting company: I would highly recommend
Knowledge or the terrain and animals that we hunted.
Fantastic Experience
Amazing scenery made the tough hunt really enjoyable. Tony was brilliant the whole time and I would highly recommend!
Awesome experience
Amazing all around experience. Felt like family from the moment we met with Doddsys hunting, until we left. Our guide was Tony, he did a great job take care of us and getting on different animals!
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