Venator combines world-class, New Zealand red stag hunting with extraordinary adventures. Whether you want to pair your hunt with award-winning vineyards, craft breweries, luxury spa treatments, or guided tours, Venator ensures an unforgettable, all-encompassing experience beyond the hunt.
One of the most popular non-hunting experiences is a scenic helicopter tour, known as the Fiordland Heli Traverse. With experienced pilots and comfortable helicopters, it is the ultimate way to see the outstanding contrast of the lakes, rivers, mountains, glaciers, oceans and fiords from a unique perspective.
The Fiordland Heli Traverse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and unquestionably an enduring favorite amongst all of our guests.
Another popular experience is fly fishing. The rivers and streams around the Upper Clutha Valley are known for their world-class trout fishing. If you would like to enjoy the tranquility of exploring some of the most stunning rivers and lakes of the South Island of New Zealand we are able to organize expert local fly fishing guides to ensure you are in the right location with the right rods and tackle to land one of the trout that this region is famous for.
For guests looking for extra action or an adrenaline rush, the Southern Lakes region is famously known as the "adventure capital of the world." Venator serves as the ultimate base for your New Zealand hunt and high-energy excursions before, during, or after your stay.
We also offer personal training classes and guided hiking and mountain biking tours arranged to suit your schedule during your time with us. Here at Venator, we pride ourselves on hand selecting the best experiences to seamlessly fit alongside your hunting schedule so that you can truly 'do it all'.
As premier new zealand hunting outfitters, we can't wait to share the absolute best of this stunning location with you during your time with us.
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The best outfitters bring every part of the experience together: high quality animals, exceptional guides, remarkable hunting country, considered accommodation and great food. We sat down with Jacques Hartzenberg during his recent visit to Venator New Zealand to talk about his life in the African bush, the growth of Chapungu-Kambako and what it takes to deliver a complete South African safari hunting experience.
The Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) stands as one of New Zealand’s most iconic alpine game animals. Renowned for their thick, flaxen manes, agile nature, and affinity for sheer vertical rock faces, hunting a Bull Tahr in the Southern Alps offers one of the most physically demanding, rewarding pursuits in the Southern Hemisphere. Navigating rugged high-country bluffs, executing precision shots across deep ravines, and enduring the crisp alpine elements leave a lasting impression on every sportsman.
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Last year, we had the pleasure of partnering with Johann Fanzoj to create a custom Classic M98 built around the legendary Mauser 98 action. The bespoke rifle is a reflection of shared values and hunting excellence. Made from premium materials with meticulous attention to detail, the Classic M98 is more than a rifle, it is an heirloom, offering hunters a lasting connection to heritage and a timeless expression of luxury.