We can recommend qualified travel agencies to assist our guests.

If you book flights on your own, please let us review prior to booking. The international date line can cause mishaps.

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Yes this is common and easily arranged, though the lodge schedule moves to the next group after your hunt.

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Yes, we recommend Ripcord Rescue Travel Protection’s comprehensive travel protection plan.

Plan on at least one wet or snowy day during a hunt week.

With the weather notoriously unpredictable, it’s often said that New Zealand can experience four seasons in one day. Since it can snow and rain at any time of year, it’s important to bring quality waterproof clothing that’s warm and well-fitting.

February and March: Summer, with temperatures between 40–80°F (5–25°C)
April and May: Autumn, with temperatures between 32–65°F (0–20°C)
June and July: Winter, with temperatures between 20–60°F (-5–15°C)

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New Zealand uses 230–240 v and type i plugs, most modern devices are dual-voltage. Bring a plug adapter and consider a power strip.

Ensure 3+ months validity beyond departure and at least one blank page. nzeTA (and ivl) may be required for many visitors; apply before travel.

Borders are open, and no vaccination is required to enter New Zealand (subject to change; check current guidance before travel).

Optional: many guests arrive 1–2 days early to adjust to the time zone.

We meet in Queenstown, airport pick-ups or pre-hunt hotel assistance are available. It’s about an hour’s scenic drive to the lodge.

Westbound to New Zealand, you ‘lose’ a day; eastbound home, you ‘gain’ it back. plan flights accordingly.