Clothing & Equipment

Remember that New Zealand seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere; summer in the USA is winter in New Zealand. 

Clothing

Clothing should be for cool to cold conditions, which may include rain and snow - especially during May, June and July.  Boots must have a good rubber tread sole, or deep cleats, be broken in and preferably waterproof.  It is essential regardless of the month of the year to bring good lightweight windproof rain gear as the weather can change at any time.

Optics

A lot of our hunting is open alpine country, where animals can often be seen at long distances.  It is important you bring a good set of binoculars for spotting game.  It is not necessary to bring a spotting scope as all our guides carry one and also laser range finders when necessary.

Firearms

There is no difficulty in bringing conventional sporting rifles into New Zealand.  Please note that handguns and military style firearms can not be brought into the country for hunting purposes.  A Firearms Licence and Import Permit are available at the port of entry into the country.  Documentation can be obtained from us prior to your hunt regarding the importation of your firearms into New Zealand. 

There is no paperwork required for bringing a bow into New Zealand but it is advisable to carry your last hunting licence.

Also please note that if you are bringing your own firearm you will need your US gun permit and NZ$25 in cash when you arrive at the airport.

You must declare your firearm when you arrive and proceed to the Police desk in the arrival hall. The Police do not accept US currency or credit cards so you are advised to get the NZ$25 from your departure airport.

Most shots are between 100-300 yards on big game so 7mm rem mags to .300 win mags are ideal. 

If you wish to use our firearms we have a number of 7mm rem mags, and while we do not charge for their hire we do ask you bring some ammunition(40 rounds of 160 grain ammunition is recommended) with you as it is very expensive here in New Zealand.