HUNTING IN NEW ZEALAND WITH VENATOR

Your search is over.
Hunt the ultimate trophy.

Your search is over. It’s time to hunt the trophies you’ve been stalking all your life. Venator New Zealand is the home of quality big-game hunts, including world-record red stags. Duncan Fraser and his renowned team of guides will ensure your lifelong dream becomes a reality — all in the world’s most beautiful locations.

World Record
Red Stags

Venator New Zealand is renowned for offering the most exclusive hunting opportunities for the biggest Red Stags in the world.

Adventures like no other

We provide an unforgettable New Zealand adventure unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Giant, world-record red stags are just the beginning of the perfect hunt. We also offer a wide variety of big and small game hunts to complement any trip.

European
Chamois
Himalayan
Tahr
Fallow
Deer
Elk
(Wapiti)
Ram &
Goat
Wing Shooting &
Small Game
Fly
Fishing

Experience of a lifetime

Our Location
& Terrain

We personally own and lease New Zealand’s best quality game estates. The hunting preserve is in undulating back country, covered in native vegetation. There’s excellent cover and plenty of draws and gullies, delivering all the excitement of hunting in raw, untamed terrain without compromising on accessibility.

Experienced
Guides

We have experienced hunting guides who are experts in New Zealand’s back country, delivering the hunting vacation of a lifetime! They are all experts in the terrain, climate and wildlife of the Venator Cardrona Safaris Game Preserve.

Our
Lodge

Our luxury lodge, Cardrona Terraces is located close to our hunting area. Surrounded by the beauty of the Southern Alps, it ls perfect spot to kick back and relax after a big day in the field.

Hunting
Seasons

While New Zealand is not restricted by a big game hunting season, we operate from late February to mid-August. Want to know which time of year is best for specific hunts?

Frequently
asked questions

We have experienced hunting guides who are experts in New Zealand’s back country, delivering the hunting vacation of a lifetime! They are all experts in the terrain, climate and wildlife of the Venator Cardrona Safaris Game Preserve.

Our
Experiences

Whatever you are looking for, we’ll go beyond to ensure you get the experience of a lifetime in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations.

Ready for the
trip of a lifetime?

RED STAG SCI SCORE
1164
2/8
WORLD RECORD
Method
Muzzleloader
Rank
#1 Muzzleloader, #1 Overall
RED STAG SCI SCORE
1069
WORLD RECORD
Method
Bow
Rank
#1 Bow, #2 Overall
RED STAG SCI SCORE
1033
5/8
WORLD RECORD
Method
Crossbow
Rank
#1 Crossbow, #3 Overall
RED STAG SCI SCORE
963
2/8
WORLD RECORD
Method
Rile
Rank
#1 Rifle, #4 Overall