The home of North America's Largest<br><em>Elk and Red Deer</em>
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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.
