The ultimate hunting experience in New Zealand
Hunting for tahr, chamois, and other exciting species
Experience world-class hunting in New Zealand’s spectacular mountain landscapes! Challenge yourself with mountain hunting for tahr and chamois – either through a demanding hike or by helicopter straight to the heights, where the adventure continues. But it doesn’t stop there: New Zealand also offers thrilling hunts for red deer, fallow deer, sika, and many other fascinating species. There’s something for everyone – whether you seek physical challenge, majestic trophy game, or an unforgettable nature experience.
Highlights on the Tour
- Hunting areas located around the main lodge
- Incredibly beautiful area with hilly terrain
- Exciting hunting for Tahr & Chamois in absolute world-class!
- A physically demanding hunt for the hunter who wants to challenge themselves
- Possible to hunt many exciting species such as red stag, fallow stag, sika stag, and many more
7 days from $3,850
Experience the adventure of hunting in New Zealand’s wild nature, where you can challenge yourself with the pursuit of tahr, chamois, and many other species on public hunting grounds near our main lodge.
Imagine a breathtaking landscape where rugged terrain and mountain peaks set the stage for a world-class hunting experience. The hunt for the majestic tahr is known for being both challenging and thrilling—an unforgettable adventure.
You can choose between comfortable accommodation in our cozy hunting lodge, where non-hunters are also welcome, or embark on a true wilderness journey in New Zealand’s alpine mountains with authentic tent camps set deep in the heart of nature.
Our experienced partner in New Zealand, a member of New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides with over 20 years of expertise in the majestic New Zealand mountains, will ensure you have a professional and personalized hunting experience.
The lodge offers a relaxed and cozy atmosphere with delicious food, drinks, and quality wine. From the moment you arrive at the airport, everything will be planned for you—including transportation to our camp—so you can fully focus on your adventure.
The hunting season runs from early April to the end of August, when the animals are in rut and display their beautiful winter coats—making it the perfect time to secure high-quality trophies.
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Accommodation
Lake Hawea lodge
Lake Hawea provides the hunters and their families with a pleasant stay with comfortable accommodation. Each bedroom is king size and has its own heated bathroom. In 2019, construction began on separate accommodation separate from the cabin with two further en suite rooms plus a large central room which will be used as a breakfast and dining room, as well as a trophy room where there is ample...
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Otago, South Westland and South Island
Wilderness Hunting This is the most challenging hunt offered. You’re flown to the hunting area by helicopter, hunting from a basic tent camp. The hunt takes place on public land, with steep and mountainous terrain. Tahr and Chamois thrive in large numbers in New Zealand’s wilderness, providing impressive trophy quality. It requires good fitness and proper equipment. Private Land...
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Game
Chamois (Oceania)
Scientific Name: Rupicapra rupicapra Subspecies: Presumably the middle European Chamois. Habitat: Alpine regions, but also found below the tree-line. Description: The Chamois weighs up to 50 kg and measures up to 85 cm over the shoulder. It may reach a total body length of 1,40 m. General colour rufous brown with black line along the spine in summer, black with black and white markings on face...
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Tahr, Himalayan (Oceania)
Scientific Name: Hemedragus jemlahicus Subspecies: None. Distribution: Introduced into New Zealand in 1904 from English parks. Habitat: Mountain forest with open areas between 1.200 to 1.600 meters. Description: The Tahr weighs up to 100 kg and measures up to 1.10 m over the shoulder. It may reach a total body length of 1,20 meters without tail (10 cm). General colour brown to greyish brown...
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Wild Boar (Oceania)
Scientific Name: Sus scrofa Subspecies: 17 in total, 7 of which occuring in the Indo-pacific region: 1. Sus s. jubatus: Malaysia. 2. Sus s. cristatus: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Kampuchea, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. 3. Sus s. andamanensis: The Andaman Islands. 4. Sus s. nicobarus: The Nicobar Islands. 5. Sus s. vittatus: Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Banka and Sumbava....
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Elk/Wapiti
Scientific Name: Cervus canadensis Subspecies: Although the subspecies described by some authors do not correspond with those of the trophy record book, it is relevant to describe them here: There are a total of 7 subspecies of Cervus canadensis, 3 of which live in North America: 1. American Wapiti (Cervus c. canadensis, synonomous with roosevelti, manitobenis and nelsoni): Alaska, Canada and...
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Fallow Deer (Oceania)
Scientific Name: Cervus dama Subspecies: None. Distribution: Introduced into New Zealand from England between 1864 and 1900. In 1850 they were introduced into Australia on Tasmania, in Queensland, New South Wales and Gippsland. Habitat: Prefers park-like areas, but is also found in forests and on farmland. Description: Medium sized deer weighing up to 200 kg and measuring up to 1,40 m over...
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Scientific Name: Sus scrofa Subspecies: 17 in total, 7 of which occuring in the Indo-pacific region: 1. Sus s. jubatus: Malaysia. 2. Sus s. cristatus: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Kampuchea, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. 3. Sus s. andamanensis: The Andaman Islands. 4. Sus s. nicobarus: The Nicobar Islands. 5. Sus s. vittatus: Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Banka and Sumbava....
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The price includes
- 7-day stay
- All meals and drinks incl. beer and wine
- 6–7 days hunting 1:1 or 2:1 with a professional hunting guide
- 1 Tahr & 1 chamois (free range), 1 estate red stag up to 370 SCI (upgrade possible)
- Only included in Package 1, otherwise trophies are charged according to the trophy price list - Transfer Queenstown – hunting camp round trip
- Helicopter transport during the hunt (Package 1)
- Hunting license
- All transport during the hunt
- Laundry facilities
- Rifle zeroing on arrival day
- Trophy preparation
The price does not include
- Flight to/from Queenstown
- Trophy fees according to the trophy price list
- Possible accommodation before and after the hunt
- Rifle rental USD 250
- Thorough cleaning of trophies by taxidermist
- Dip & Pack and home transport of trophies
- Gratuities
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- EU liability insurance USD 12.00
- Everything not listed under “Price includes”
Diana Hunting Tours has partnered with the travel insurance company European (ERV) and is pleased to offer you an ideal travel insurance solution for your hunting trip, as well as cancellation insurance in case you need to cancel the trip due to illness.
Please note that this insurance offer is available only to residents of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Germany, Finland, and the Netherlands.
If you would like to purchase travel or cancellation insurance through Diana Hunting Tours, please contact your travel consultant or our support team at +45 62 20 25 40, or send an email to info@diana.dk.
Trophy Price List (USD)
| SPECIES | USD |
| Himalayan Tahr | $9.800 |
| Alpine Chamois | $8.800 |
| Red stag silver medal up to 370 SCI | $8.000 |
| Fallow buck Free range Large estate buck |
- $5.350 $7.450 |
| Arapawa Ram | $2.700 |
| South Pacific goat | $2.150 |
| Wild boar | $1.950 |
| Sika (North Island) | $7.250 |
| Tahr and Chamois combo with fulltime helicopter support | $17.250 |
| Tahr and Chamois combo hard core wilderness hunt | $19.800 |
| RED STAG UPGRADE | USD |
| 370-405 SCI | $3.200 |
| 405-440 SCI | $7.500 |
| 440-500 SCI | $11.700 |
| 500-600 SCI | $18.600 |
| 600-700 SCI | $34.550 |
| 700-800 SCI | $61.500 |
| 800+ SCI | POA |
