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Rakaia Red Stag

Canterbury, New Zealand

Package price

$7,500 for 5 days, 1 hunter,
with Red deer included

Simon Guild, owner New Zealand

9.9 of 10

Hunting experience

9.8

Accommodation and hospitality

10.0

Professional hunters / staff

9.8

Game quality

10.0

Value for money

9.8

Based on 12 reviews

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Our company was established in 1987 and operates in 1 territory.

If you’re looking for an exceptional New Zealand Red Stag hunting trip, you have found it. We are 100% confident that your adventure will exceed your expectations.
We promise more acres and greater trophy choice per hunter than any other estate in New Zealand. In fact, if you decide it isn’t the most rewarding adventure experience you have ever had, you’ll pay nothing - that's our guarantee.
We are a ten-thousand-acre, family-owned estate hunting destination. Located near the famous Rakaia River in the Canterbury High Country of New Zealand’s South Island, we provide personalised adventures for guests seeking to hunt the Red Stag and other New Zealand big game species. Hosting a limited number of discerning hunters each season with emphasis on privacy and exclusivity, we are New Zealand’s most personalised hunting experience.
Please note that all our packages can be upgraded or modified where possible at any time up to and during the hunt itself.
We guarantee you a shot at a mature trophy-class example of the species you book for, and a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee on your hunt.

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US$ 7,500

This price includes:

Daily rate for 5 days

1 hunter

Red deer

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Membership of associations

Professional Hunting Guides Association New Zealand, NZPHGA

About this hunt

Probably New Zealand's finest estate hunting experience. Family-owned and operating New Zealand's largest independently-audited, NZAGE-certified game estate, we provide hunters with greater area, trophy choice and fair-chase principles than any other New Zealand property. This entry-level 5-day hunt is for a Red Stag up to 350 inches - a truly classic Red Stag trophy. Our Red Deer herd features stags from 330 inches to 500-plus inches. All animals are fair game to any hunter and hunts can be upgraded at any time up to and during the hunt itself. A second hunter can join the hunt for a savings of $500 per person over the single hunter price, hunting 2x1. Companions can join the hunt for $1000, all-inclusive. This all-inclusive hunt is based from our hunters' lodge located on the 10,000 acre property. With 6 rooms and a maximum of 6 hunters at any one time, the lodge is the perfect sanctuary for the discerning hunter. We also offer a back-country cabin for an authentic 'bush hunt' experience. On the estate you can hunt Red Stag, Fallow Buck, Arapawa Ram, Pacific Goat, Wild Boar and Small Game. Tahr, Chamois and Elk are all available locally within a drive or helicopter flight. Note: Genuine Free-range Red Stags in New Zealand rarely make 300 inches. No genuine free-range outfitter will offer any score guarantee on their stags. Treat any 'free-range' red stag hunt promising an animal over 300" with caution. The only way to guarantee a fair-chase hunt for stags in the 300"+ range is to hunt on a New Zealand Association of Game Estates (NZAGE) certified estate.

(Regular trip)

Hunting season: 15 Feb 2025 - 15 Jul 2025

Best time for hunting: 15 Feb 2025 - 15 Jul 2025

Success rate

100% with rifle 70% with bow as first method of take.

Where you will hunt

Territory

The game estate is the largest independently audited and certified hunting estate in New Zealand. Bounded by our farming operation to the south and east and the Korowai-Torlesse Tussocklands Park to the north and west. The area is approximately two thousand hectares (4500 acres) of contiguous hunting land. The terrain is a mix of open tussock grassland, native beech forest, steep hill country and easy ridges. Over 30 miles (50 kilometres) of tracks encircle the estate’s perimeter and high ridges, allowing vehicular access to a range of critical vantage points for spotting game.. This aspect makes our station especially suitable for those with limited mobility or time, but who still want a fair-chase hunt on an expansive estate. Of course, for those wishing to stalk on foot, we simply leave the vehicle at the bottom of the hill and start walking.

Fence type: Fenced

Territory size: 4500 acres

Languages spoken by staff: English

Operating since: 1987 year

Structure by elevation

Hills: 50%

Mountains: 50%

Structure by landscape

Fields/Bush: 50%

Forest: 50%

Entertainment services

Clay shooting Excursions Fishing Shooting range Fly fishing, Deep sea fishing, Horse riding, Wine tasting, Jet boating, Scenic Flights, Spa, Shopping Excursions, Farm tour, Bush walks, Golf, Sporting Clays, Archery, Tennis, Mountain biking, Helicopter adventures, Sky diving, Hot air ballooning, Rafting, Whale watching, Dolphin swimming, Alpine train journeys, Garden visits, Christchurch city tour.

Where you will stay

The Lodge

Your main base during your time with us will be in our private, six-bedroom lodge located on the property. The lodge is fully refurbished and renovated authentic station accommodation fully kitted out with everything you need for relaxation with your friends and family in between hunting and adventuring. Facilities include a hot tub, boot / drying room, wireless broadband, gunroom, a generous kitchen / living / dining area with a log burner and a sunny evening lawn with a barbecue.

Facilities: TV Internet Bathroom Ensuite shower Fridge Laundry Mobile network coverage Electricity Wine tasting

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

Only 1 hour's drive west of Christchurch International Airport, making us one of the easiest hunting estates to get to in New Zealand. Most international flights to New Zealand arrive in Auckland, with some arriving in Christchurch. If you arrive in Auckland, Christchurch is just 80 minutes flight south. We will collect you upon arrival in Christchurch, or from your hotel of choice.

Nearest airport: Christchurch

Distance from airport: 80 km

Transfer from airport: Yes

Transfer from railway: Yes

Other information

Gun rental: Yes

Vaccination required: No

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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

Deposits are non-refundable; however we will gladly provide alternative dates where possible, should you be unable to make your original booking.

Price DOES NOT include

Gratuities
Insurance
Taxidermist fees
Export documentation, crating and shipping of your trophy(s).
Taxes and levies on exporting of trophies.
Personal travel and / or medical insurances

Wounding

A wounded animal is a trophy taken, and hunters will be responsible for the trophy fee. However, we will ensure that the chances of this happening are minimised and the animal is recovered with minimal suffering.
All archery hunts will be backed up by a rifle, no exceptions.

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

Gratuities
Insurance
Taxidermist fees
Export documentation, crating and shipping of your trophy(s).
Taxes and levies on exporting of trophies.
Personal travel and / or medical insurances

Cancellation

Deposits are non-refundable; however we will gladly provide alternative dates where possible, should you be unable to make your original booking.

Wounding

A wounded animal is a trophy taken, and hunters will be responsible for the trophy fee. However, we will ensure that the chances of this happening are minimised and the animal is recovered with minimal suffering.
All archery hunts will be backed up by a rifle, no exceptions.

Payment

Deposit

50% based on trip price

Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking

Final payment

Paid Onsite

Payment options provided by outfitter:

Bank transfer

Credit card

Reviews (12)

Dick Canada

10.0 of 10

Great Hunting in the Land of Magic

10.0 of 10

Magnificent animals, hard working guides who are fun to be with in the land of enchantment. Equal opportunities for excellent multi-species stalking style hunting with simultaneous, quality activities for everyone else, if it's a family vacation. Literally, the best of both worlds. The best guided hunt of my life.

I wish I had sceduled a longer stay, with time to hunt a couple of other species in addition to the Red Stags.

Reliable High quality Good value for money Unique

Simon Guild, owner outfitter

Thanks Dick - you were a great guy to hunt with!

Steve United States

10.0 of 10

I have been twice and going again

10.0 of 10

My group of hunters were the only hunters. If their station did not have the animals we were looking for they found the best place and took us. Elk down around Queenstown and Chamois by Mount Cook.

leaving

Reliable High quality Good value for money Unique

Simon Guild, owner outfitter

What can we say - one of the best clients an outfitter can hope to host. Thanks Steve!

Tom Australia

8.7 of 10

High end and good quality.

8.7 of 10

Good hunting countryside, and great people.

Lodge was not where you hunted.

High quality

Simon Guild, owner outfitter

Thank you Tom, we had a great time hunting with you. FYI, we now accommodate all hunters on the property in the fully renovated Cookshop hunting lodge, so you are a matter of minutes from the hunting areas now.

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