Hunt the<br><em>King's Animal<em>
Our relentless pursuit of excellence is the reason we’re the current holder of four world record Red Stags. A pursuit we proudly called “The Kings Slam” rewrote the record books with the first harvest of a Red Stag over 1000 SCI.
Our relentless pursuit of excellence is the reason we’re the current holder of four world record Red Stags. A pursuit we proudly called “The Kings Slam” rewrote the record books with the first harvest of a Red Stag over 1000 SCI.
Our relentless pursuit of excellence is the reason we’re the current holder of four world record Red Stags. A pursuit we proudly called “The Kings Slam” rewrote the record books with the first harvest of a Red Stag over 1000 SCI.
Our relentless pursuit of excellence is the reason we’re the current holder of four world record Red Stags. A pursuit we proudly called “The Kings Slam” rewrote the record books with the first harvest of a Red Stag over 1000 SCI.
Our relentless pursuit of excellence is the reason we’re the current holder of four world record Red Stags. A pursuit we proudly called “The Kings Slam” rewrote the record books with the first harvest of a Red Stag over 1000 SCI.
We take great pride in providing a variety of eye-catching New Zealand Red Stags with great mass, exceptional width and long scoring points. A big trophy provides a genuine ‘larger than life’ experience – it’s an exceptional time you’ll never forget.
We take great pride in providing a variety of eye-catching New Zealand Red Stags with great mass, exceptional width and long scoring points. A big trophy provides a genuine ‘larger than life’ experience – it’s an exceptional time you’ll never forget.
We take great pride in providing a variety of eye-catching New Zealand Red Stags with great mass, exceptional width and long scoring points. A big trophy provides a genuine ‘larger than life’ experience – it’s an exceptional time you’ll never forget.
Larger than life<br><em>New Zealand Red Stag hunting<em>
We take great pride in providing a variety of eye-catching New Zealand Red Stags with great mass, exceptional width and long scoring points. A big trophy provides a genuine ‘larger than life’ experience – it’s an exceptional time you’ll never forget.
We take great pride in providing a variety of eye-catching New Zealand Red Stags with great mass, exceptional width and long scoring points. A big trophy provides a genuine ‘larger than life’ experience – it’s an exceptional time you’ll never forget.
We take great pride in providing a variety of eye-catching New Zealand Red Stags with great mass, exceptional width and long scoring points. A big trophy provides a genuine ‘larger than life’ experience – it’s an exceptional time you’ll never forget.
We take great pride in providing a variety of eye-catching New Zealand Red Stags with great mass, exceptional width and long scoring points. A big trophy provides a genuine ‘larger than life’ experience – it’s an exceptional time you’ll never forget.
We take great pride in providing a variety of eye-catching New Zealand Red Stags with great mass, exceptional width and long scoring points. A big trophy provides a genuine ‘larger than life’ experience – it’s an exceptional time you’ll never forget.
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Between 1861 and 1919 more than 250 Red Stag were released here for sport hunting. Most of this stock came from the great English parks, with some sourced from the Scottish Highlands. With no natural predators, plenty of food and initial protection from red stag hunting in NZ, they spread quickly throughout the country.
Between 1861 and 1919 more than 250 Red Stag were released here for sport hunting. Most of this stock came from the great English parks, with some sourced from the Scottish Highlands. With no natural predators, plenty of food and initial protection from red stag hunting in NZ, they spread quickly throughout the country.
Between 1861 and 1919 more than 250 Red Stag were released here for sport hunting. Most of this stock came from the great English parks, with some sourced from the Scottish Highlands. With no natural predators, plenty of food and initial protection from red stag hunting in NZ, they spread quickly throughout the country.
From quality stock
Between 1861 and 1919 more than 250 Red Stag were released here for sport hunting. Most of this stock came from the great English parks, with some sourced from the Scottish Highlands. With no natural predators, plenty of food and initial protection from red stag hunting in NZ, they spread quickly throughout the country.
Between 1861 and 1919 more than 250 Red Stag were released here for sport hunting. Most of this stock came from the great English parks, with some sourced from the Scottish Highlands. With no natural predators, plenty of food and initial protection from red stag hunting in NZ, they spread quickly throughout the country.
Between 1861 and 1919 more than 250 Red Stag were released here for sport hunting. Most of this stock came from the great English parks, with some sourced from the Scottish Highlands. With no natural predators, plenty of food and initial protection from red stag hunting in NZ, they spread quickly throughout the country.
Between 1861 and 1919 more than 250 Red Stag were released here for sport hunting. Most of this stock came from the great English parks, with some sourced from the Scottish Highlands. With no natural predators, plenty of food and initial protection from red stag hunting in NZ, they spread quickly throughout the country.
Between 1861 and 1919 more than 250 Red Stag were released here for sport hunting. Most of this stock came from the great English parks, with some sourced from the Scottish Highlands. With no natural predators, plenty of food and initial protection from red stag hunting in NZ, they spread quickly throughout the country.
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Hunt the largest Red Stags in the world, at Venator New Zealand’s exclusive Game Reserve
Hunt the largest Red Stags in the world, at Venator New Zealand’s exclusive Game Reserve
Hunt the largest Red Stags in the world, at Venator New Zealand’s exclusive Game Reserve
The world’s <em>greatest antlers</em>
Hunt the largest Red Stags in the world, at Venator New Zealand’s exclusive Game Reserve
Hunt the largest Red Stags in the world, at Venator New Zealand’s exclusive Game Reserve
Hunt the largest Red Stags in the world, at Venator New Zealand’s exclusive Game Reserve
Hunt the largest Red Stags in the world, at Venator New Zealand’s exclusive Game Reserve
Hunt the largest Red Stags in the world, at Venator New Zealand’s exclusive Game Reserve
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Our South Island game estates are home to ‘larger than life; stags scoring in excess of 600 SCI and 20kg of antler.
Our South Island game estates are home to ‘larger than life; stags scoring in excess of 600 SCI and 20kg of antler.
Our South Island game estates are home to ‘larger than life; stags scoring in excess of 600 SCI and 20kg of antler.
Our South Island game estates are home to ‘larger than life; stags scoring in excess of 600 SCI and 20kg of antler.
Our South Island game estates are home to ‘larger than life; stags scoring in excess of 600 SCI and 20kg of antler.
Our South Island game estates are home to ‘larger than life; stags scoring in excess of 600 SCI and 20kg of antler.
Our South Island game estates are home to ‘larger than life; stags scoring in excess of 600 SCI and 20kg of antler.
Our South Island game estates are home to ‘larger than life; stags scoring in excess of 600 SCI and 20kg of antler.
Claim New Zealand’s finest stags with eye-catching heads, sizeable mass, great width and strong scoring points.
Claim New Zealand’s finest stags with eye-catching heads, sizeable mass, great width and strong scoring points.
Claim New Zealand’s finest stags with eye-catching heads, sizeable mass, great width and strong scoring points.
Claim New Zealand’s finest stags with eye-catching heads, sizeable mass, great width and strong scoring points.
Claim New Zealand’s finest stags with eye-catching heads, sizeable mass, great width and strong scoring points.
Claim New Zealand’s finest stags with eye-catching heads, sizeable mass, great width and strong scoring points.
Claim New Zealand’s finest stags with eye-catching heads, sizeable mass, great width and strong scoring points.
Claim New Zealand’s finest stags with eye-catching heads, sizeable mass, great width and strong scoring points.
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Venator Cardrona Safaris, a leading name in Hunting Outfitters New Zealand, is home to one of the largest privately-owned trophy red deer herds in the South Pacific, making it a premier destination for Hunting in New Zealand.
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.
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Venator Cardrona Safaris, synonymous with Hunting Tours in New Zealand, offers guests the best – from accommodation and cuisine to our warm hospitality and breathtaking landscape.
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 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.
Situated in stunning Wānaka, New Zealand's #1 tourist destination, Venator offers unparalleled Hunting Trips in New Zealand that the whole family can enjoy.
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?
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.
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.
As summer unfolds across New Zealand’s magnificent landscapes, Venator invites hunters to a one-of-a-kind pursuit of chamois and Tahr, both showcasing their vibrant summer coats. This season also allows you the privilege to roam expansive terrains, giving you a golden opportunity to witness red stags in their habitat and secure a monumental trophy before the onset of the hectic rut season.
Autumn signals the kick-off of the big hunt, hitting its stride in the period from late March to early April. During this time, the marvellous scenery of New Zealand becomes the backdrop to the natural drama of red stags in their rutting (roar) period, offering a hunting experience filled with excitement and challenge. This is also when elk bulls confidently emerge in the open, followed by the fallow bucks creating great trophy opportunities.
Winter presents a hunter’s paradise in the backdrop of New Zealand’s captivating snowy landscapes, offering a rich ground for hunting enthusiasts to seek prized red stags, elk, and fallow trophies. Chamois and Tahr continue to sport their peak condition coats, enhancing the hunting experiences with not only a challenge but a visual delight.
As spring breathes life into New Zealand’s vivid landscapes, it brings the last favourable window for hunting chamois and Tahr. As the hunting chapters close, the angling season springs forth, beginning on the 1st of October, paving the way for fishing enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the joys of angling, surrounded by the pristine beauty of New Zealand.
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