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The ultimate<br>‍<em>Luxury lodges</em>

Hunting. Redefined.

Welcome to the global standard in luxury hunting adventures.

Welcome to the Sportsman's Paradise

Welcome to
the Sportsman's Paradise

The home of North America's Largest
Elk and Red Deer

The home
of North America's Largest Elk and Red Deer

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

From the unmistakable beauty of our South Island surrounds, the luxury of our 6 star accommodation serving the finest New Zealand cuisine, we specialise in creating moments that will take your breath away.

Hunting. Redefined.

Welcome to the global standard in luxury hunting adventures.

Welcome to the Sportsman's Paradise

Welcome to
the Sportsman's Paradise

The home of North America's Largest
Elk and Red Deer

The home
of North America's Largest Elk and Red Deer

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Our Luxury <em>Lodges</em>

No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodges.

Hunting. Redefined.

Welcome to the global standard in luxury hunting adventures.

Welcome to the Sportsman's Paradise

Welcome to
the Sportsman's Paradise

The home of North America's Largest
Elk and Red Deer

The home
of North America's Largest Elk and Red Deer

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Redefining <br><em>hospitality</em>

At Venator, we celebrate the incomparable quality of New Zealand’s ingredients by artfully blending the finest produce with distinctive tastes and the fruits of the hunt. Our menus are carefully curated by our in-house chefs, ensuring every meal transforms into a delectable culinary adventure.

Hunting. Redefined.

Welcome to the global standard in luxury hunting adventures.

Welcome to the Sportsman's Paradise

Welcome to
the Sportsman's Paradise

The home of North America's Largest
Elk and Red Deer

The home
of North America's Largest Elk and Red Deer

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Relax & <br><em>rejuvenate</em>

Our concierge selection of best local providers is offered by arrangement during your stay. Choose from a selection of services designed to leave you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Hunting. Redefined.

Welcome to the global standard in luxury hunting adventures.

Welcome to the Sportsman's Paradise

Welcome to
the Sportsman's Paradise

The home of North America's Largest
Elk and Red Deer

The home
of North America's Largest Elk and Red Deer

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Experience<br>true luxury

Hunting. Redefined.

Welcome to the global standard in luxury hunting adventures.

Welcome to the Sportsman's Paradise

Welcome to
the Sportsman's Paradise

The home of North America's Largest
Elk and Red Deer

The home
of North America's Largest Elk and Red Deer

Red <br>Stag

Snowcapped <br>Spectacles

View Queenstown from above with a scenic flight over breathtaking terrain, heli hike a glacier experience a mountaineering course.

European <br>Chamois

Adrenaline <br>Seekers

Thrill seekers will find just what they’re looking for with a many different terrains and unique tracks to set their heart racing.

Himalayan <br>Tahr

Wine <br>Central

Central Otago is world-renowned for its wine and is home to over 200 vineyards, with a number of tastings and behind the cellar door tours to keep wine lovers happy.

Fallow <br>Deer

Golfing <br>Paradise

Golf in this part of the world is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Play a round with the stunning Remarkables mountain range as your backdrop, or take a helicopter and tee off at 4,500 feet.

Elk <br>(Wapiti)

Great Day <br>Walks

Immerse yourself in the region’s inimitable beauty with a range of mapped routes and guided walks through mountains, rainforests, lakes and glacial valleys.

Ram & <br>Goat

Cycle <br>Trails

Cycling is a great way to experience the South Island’s stunning vistas. There are a range of world-class tracks as well as multiple transport options, from trail bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, tandem or even e-bikes.

Wing Shooting & <br>Small Game

Child <br>Friendly

There are plenty of activities for the kids to learn and play during your stay. We can also help suggest additional options depending on the time of year and age group.

Fly <br>Fishing

Winter <br>Wonderland

Skiing, snowboarding, sledding and so much more! Talk to us about your favourite winter activities and we’ll ensure you have a trip to remember.

Local <br>Gastronomy

Dine in some of New Zealand’s greatest restaurants across the Queenstown, Wanaka and Arrowtown region. From fine dining to world famous Ferg Burger.

Serious <br>Shopping

Indulge in some quality retail therapy with a range of unique products to take home and cherish.

Art <br>Lovers

Spend a day browsing Queenstown and Arrowtown’s array of excellent art galleries and craft workshops – paintings, sculpture, watercolours and photography are all on display across unique galleries and workshop spaces.

Ultimate Trophy Hunting

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.

Our Location <br>& 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.

Red <br>Stag

True Luxury

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.

Experienced <br>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 <br>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.

European <br>Chamois

Signature Experiences

Situated in stunning Wānaka, New Zealand's #1 tourist destination, Venator offers unparalleled Hunting Trips in New Zealand that the whole family can enjoy.

Hunting <br>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?

Fallow <br>Deer

Himalayan <br>Tahr

Ram & <br>Goat

Frequently <br>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 <br>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.

Wing Shooting <br>& Small Game

Fly <br>Fishing

Summer <br>(Dec-Feb)

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 <br>(Mar-May)

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 <br>(Jun-Aug)

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.

Winter <br>(Sep-Nov)

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.

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