At Venator, giant, world-record red stags are just the beginning of the perfect New Zealand hunt. We also offer a wide variety of big and small game hunts to complement any trip.
Venator offers something special for every hunter – with the biggest and best trophies including Himalayan tahr, chamois, fallow, elk, goat, ram, boar, whitetail, sika, sambar and rusa.
No matter which season you visit, there is always plenty to do in and around our luxury lodge. In summer, outdoor pursuits include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, jetboating, paragliding and much more. In winter, a huge range of world-class ski fields bring alpine adventurers from across the globe.
As for our cuisine, it’s a showcase of the very best of New Zealand, pairing the freshest ingredients with the wild, distinctive flavours of our beautiful country. With all of our menus crafted by one of New Zealand’s finest chefs, you can rest assured every meal at Venator New Zealand is an event to savour.
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As New Zealand’s seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere, Autumn down under is the magical time of year for hunting the elusive red stag.
Summer brings the unique opportunity to hunt chamois and tahr in their summer coats. Stag can be hunted in velvet.
Autumn is when the big hunt begins – with the red stag rut reaching its peak in late March and early April. Elk begin to bugle, joined by fallow bucks mid-season.
This is the last time red stags and sika trophies will be widely available, while chamois and tahr coats are still in their prime.
The start of spring sees the last good chance for hunting chamois and tahr.