Hunting at Waitoi Creek
Hunting at Waitoi Creek is a truly surreal experience. We offer a highly customised, premium adventure where you are spoilt for choice with a wide range of wildlife. We offer Elk, Red Stag, Fallow Buck, Tahr, Arapawa Ram, Feral Goats, Wild Boar, Bison Bull, Turkeys and a variety of small game. From the moment you arrive, you have exclusive access to the hunting land and accommodation of your choice. Our highly experienced and passionate hunting guides will be there with you on your unparalleled one-on-one adventure.​
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Whether you are on your own, a couple, group, or family, we work through the booking process with you to customise a truly unique experience. We look forward to sharing a premium hospitality and hunting adventure with you!
Adventures to remember
"WOW what a once in a lifetime hunting experience i had at Waitoi Creek what these guys provided me was nothing short of perfection. I could not be happier with my Newzealand trophy hunt from airport pickup to drop off great service, accommodation, food and not too mention the biggest and best game animals I have ever seen... Thanks again"
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Terry Bandholz
Hunting Packages
Waitoi Creek specialise in customised packages to perfectly suit your individual or group needs. For a price list for accommodation and hunting package please get in touch with us.
Accommodation:
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The Lodge
Includes high quality seasonal meals and snacks such as crayfish, whitebait, venison, local cheeses and wines. All drinks including beer and whiskey. Use of rifles and ammunition. Professional guiding.
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Getting here
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Airport/Hotel Transfers
Pick up and drop off in Queenstown. Includes meals and drinks while travelling to the hunt area.
Enquire for pricing
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Fixed wing aircraft or helicopter
We can arrange this for you and cost is dependent on current provider rates.
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Licence & Travel Requirements​
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Fish & Game Licence
NZ Fish & Game licence is required for game birds & fishing. It is the client's responsibility to ensure they are following all New Zealand laws.
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Exporting Trophies
As part of our service, trophies will be delivered to our recommended taxidermist for expediting. The links to our partner taxidermists can be found at the bottom of this page.
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Payment Terms
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Deposit
A 25% non-refundable deposit must be paid to confirm bookings.
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Final Payment
To be made upon arrival to the hunting area. Any additional animals taken shall be paid for upon invoice being given at the end of the hunt.
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Any wounded animals must be paid for in full.
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Please enquire for pricing on hunting accommodation and packages
Animal Prices 2026
All prices are in American dollars and include GST. Animals from the 'optional add-ons' column may also be available. Price is for best available and only applies when combined with an Elk Bull or Red Stag hunt.
Red Stag
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SCI Price USD
Up to 349 $3000
350-369 $4000
370-399 $5000
400-449 $6000
450-499 $8500
500-549 $12000
550-599 $19000
600-650 $24000
650-699 POA
700+ POA
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Elk​
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SCI Price USD
320-360 $5500
360-380 $7500
380-400 $8500
400-420 $10500
420-440 $14500
440-460 $20500
460-480 $23500
480-500 $28500
500-520 $30500
520+ POA
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Optional add-ons
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ANIMAL Price USD
Tahr $3900
Fallow buck $3000
Mega fallow buck* $6500
Wild boar $2000
Arapawa ram $950
Bearded turkey $400
Bison bull $8500
Rabbit/possum** $200
White tail POA
Chamois $3900
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* Mega fallow buck: 280sci - 310sci,
limited numbers available
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** 2-hour night shoot. Includes ammunition.
If you are looking for a taxidermist we highly recommend our skilled friends down at Tyron Southward Taxidermy. They have been specialising in high quality Big Game Taxidermy since 1996.
Partnerships
Big Country Safaris ​
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Alex Jagers
Phone - 0429398704
Email - bigcountrysafaris@outlook.com
Whatsapp - +61429398704
Website: https://bigcountrysafaris.com/
NZ Taxidermy ​
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Daniel "Zim" Van Biljon
Phone - +64 27 8298917
Email - admin@nztaxidermy.com
Website: https://www.nztaxidermy.com/