It’s time to hunt the trophies you’ve been tracking all your life. Duncan Fraser and his acclaimed team of guides will ensure that your lifelong dream is no longer a dream, once you enter the land of the red giants.

World-Record 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
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 New Zealand 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?

FAQs

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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.

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