Packages & Rates
Hunter
day rates
1-on-1 – $550
2-on-1 – $400 each
Non Hunter/Observer – $250
Day rates include all meals and accommodation for the duration of the hunt. Complimentary beer and wine with evening meal. Professional Guide, field preparation of trophy animals, use of fire arms, pick and drop off at Christchurch Airport.
Rivers South Safaris can create a hunters own individual package to suit your individual needs or budget whether it be a multiple animal hunt or world record Red Stag.
Prices shown are in $US.
Trophy exporting and taxidermy
Rivers South Safaris is your exporter and will have a 100% control of your trophies to ensure the quality and only the best care is given to them. Whether you are considering having your trophies mounted in New Zealand or expedited back overseas to your taxidermist, you can take confidence in knowing your exporter Rivers South Safaris will be there every step of the way.
Trophy Fees
Prices are shown in $USD.
Red Stag pricing (Prices are in $USD)
Red Stag 320-360 SCI: $ 8,500 includes 5 nights/4 days
Red Stag 361-400 SCI: $12,500 includes 5 nights/4 days
Red Stag 401-430 SCI: $15,500 includes 5 nights/4 days
Red Stag 430+: $POA
| #1 RED & TAHR HUNT | Includes 5-Nights and 4-Days package plus a Red Stag 320-360 and a Himalayan Bull Tahr. Season: March thru end of July. Premium hunting time: late May thru July. | $12,850 |
| #2 RED & FALLOW HUNT | Includes 5-Nights and 4-Days package plus a Red Stag 320-360 and a Fallow Buck. Season: March thru end of July. Premium hunting time: late March thru April. | $11,950 |
| #3 NZ BIG THREE HUNT | Includes 5-Nights and 4-Days package plus a Red Stag 320-360, Himalayan Bull Tahr and a Chamois. Season: March thru end of July. Premium hunting time: late May thru July. | $17,650 |
*Estate Hunts are “Fair Chase” high wire hunts on Mt Walker Station which is 10 square miles.
- Extra Hunting Days – $500/person/day
- NON-Hunter – observer – $250/person/day
Extra Animals Can Be Added – (see prices below $USD)
- Red Stag 320-360 SCI: $ 7,500
- Red Stag 361-400 SCI: $11,500
- Red Stag 401-430 SCI: $14,500
- Red Stag 430+: $POA
- Wapiti starting from $8,000
- Tahr: $5,950
- Chamois: $5,200
- Fallow Buck: Starting from $4,850
- Arapawa Ram: $2,500
- Goat: $2,500
- Boar: $3,250
- Extra Hunting Days: $500 per hunter per day
- NON-Hunter: $250 per day
ALL Tahr and Chamois are hunted on private land and are hunted on foot
A Helicopter is available at a hunter’s request and cost (Approximately $1500 – $2000 per hour)
INCLUDED
Package hunts also include trophy fees for animals in package
- 5 nights / 4 days Luxury private chalet Accommodation.
- Healthy, Wholesome home cooked New Zealand meals.
- Beer and Wine in moderation.
- Field preparation of trophies.
- Service of an experienced, professional, and friendly NZ hunting guide.
EXCLUDED
Firearm Permit(s): $25NZD – paid upon arriving at Auckland international airport
- Trophy fees on extra animals harvested, wounded, or lost.
- Flight/Travel International or Domestic
- All travel and Accommodation expenses incurred (Pre- and Post-Hunt)
- Taxidermy, Expediting and Export Costs and shipping costs
- Goods and Services Tax 15%
- Gratuities and ALL other expenses not specified in hunt description
TRANSPORTATION
Sample Itinerary:
- Hunts Arrive SUNDAY and Leave FRIDAY
- Pickup SUNDAY in Christchurch 1:00 pm Drop off FRIDAY in Christchurch 1:00 pm
- Book your flights to arrive and depart from Christchurch
- Day 1: Depart from home and fly to Auckland, New Zealand
- Loose a day crossing International Date Line
Arrive in Auckland, Clear customs, and transfer to domestic airport
Fly to Christchurch where you will be met and driven to lodge. - Hunt 4 days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Departure Itinerary
- Depart Lodge FRIDAY after breakfast, driven back to Christchurch international airport
Big game trophy hunting & trout fishing on the beautiful South Island of New Zealand
For further information please don’t hesitate to contact us