$1,995

This Experience Includes a 5-night stay at Avon Valley Safaris near Blenheim, three full stag hunting days with a guide, three gourmet-prepared meals per day with wine and beer, a big game hunting license, rifle rental and ammunition, two hunters one guide ratio, pickup and drop off at Blenheim Airport and all transportation in the hunting area. Embark on a unique hunting adventure in the Marlborough region of New Zealand's South Island. Hunt the majestic Red Stag, Himalayan Tahr, Alpine Chamois, Captain Cook wild boar, and more. With your Kiwi guide, explore thousands of acres for multiple big game species. Enjoy the comfort of our lodge, complete with gourmet meals, local wine and beer, Wi-Fi, and more. Perfect for the 2025 to 2027 New Zealand hunting seasons. Big Game Hunting A typical day begins with a full breakfast, a morning trip into the field to hunt, a relaxing lunch back at the lodge, a mid-afternoon nap, and another afternoon big game hunting experience. Then, enjoy cocktails, wine, appetizers, and dinner with courses inspired by the local Kiwi culture, including fresh venison, chicken, beef, vegetables, and local desserts. Accommodation Indulge in a 5-night stay in a deluxe room with En-Suite bathrooms in a lodge designed with your utmost comfort in mind. Delight in locally inspired gourmet meals and exquisite New Zealand wine and local beer in the main dining area. Unwind in the living room and share stories about your successful day of hunting. Situated in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, approximately one hour's drive from Blenheim, transportation from the airport to the lodge is included. Hunt thousands of acres of prime New Zealand ranchlands and farmland for up to 12 species of Big Game animals. The most popular time to hunt Red Stag is mid-February through the end of July, while the best time to pursue Tahr and Chamois is May through July. Embark on a thrilling adventure with a variety of species available for hunting, including Red Stag, Himalayan Tahr, Feral Goat, Wapiti, Alpine Chamois, Captain Cook Wild Boar, Fallow Stag and Arapawa Ram. Additional Information Hunter must complete travel within three years from the date of purchase. Reservations are subject to availability. Children as young as eight who have taken a hunter safety course can hunt with their parents. A deposit of $3,500 per hunter is required to reserve hunting reservations and dates. The $3,500 deposit goes 100% towards each hunter's trophy fees for animals harvested at the end of the hunt. An additional $1,500 deposit is due by August 1st, the year before arrival. This second deposit also goes 100% towards trophy fees. Hunters must harvest a red stag with a minimum score of SCI375 or equivalent in the price of a Tahr, Chamois, or other game. Non-hunters can join the trip at the rate of $1500 per person. The average hunter will spend $7,000 in trophy fees. Additional Hunters There may be room to add additional hunters at no extra cost. Please inquire. Please note that this package does not include roundtrip airfare to Blenheim, accommodations before or after the hunt, trophy fees for animals harvested or wounded, dip and pack or other taxidermy services, trophy export costs, rifle permits, or non-hunters. For your safety and the respect of our rules, please note that the use of drugs and illegal substances, prostitution, visiting strip clubs, or other illegal or illicit activities is strictly prohibited at the lodge or under the supervision of Argentina Top Hunts. Any violation of these rules will result in the loss of your hunting privileges without a refund and immediate escort to the airport. Contact For questions and reservations, please get in touch with Cody Kennerknecht at 970-250-6613 or cody@charitysafaris.com. See our Charity Safaris Disclaimer here: http://charity.2.vu/disclaimer *Due to inflation and currency fluctuations, the prices listed here are subject to change.