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, Fellow 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 unparralled one-on-one adventure.
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During your stay with us you can choose from our exclusive new lodge, opened early in 2023, or our more traditional smaller mountain huts. Both options are immersed in the serenity of the vast landscape right on site of your hunt and leave you at one with nature.
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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 2025
All prices are in American dollars and include GST. Animals from the 'additional extras' column may also be available. Price is for best available price and only applies when combined with an Elk bull or Red Stag hunt. With the optional add-ons these animals may also be available. Price is for best available. Price only applies when combined with an Elk Bull or Red Stag hunt.
Red Stag
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SCI Price USD
Up to 349 $2700
350-369 $3900
370-399 $4700
400-449 $5800
450-499 $8200
500-549 $10500
550-599 $18000
600-650 $24000
650-699 POA
700+ POA
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Elk​
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SCI Price USD
Up to 349 $4000
350-359 $5000
360-369 $6000
370-379 $7000
380-389 $8000
390-399 $9250
400-409 $10500
410-419 $12500
420-429 $14500
430-439 $19000
440-449 $24000
450+ POA
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Optional add-ons
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ANIMAL Price USD
Tahr $3500
Fallow buck $2500
Mega Fallow buck* $6500
Wild boar $1500
Arapawa ram $850
Bearded turkey $350
Bison bull $7500
Rabbit/possum** $150
White tail POA
Chamois $3000
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*Mega fallow buck: 280sci - 310sci,
limited numbers available
** 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/
JOHN + MARY FALCONER
WAITOI CREEK TROPHY HUNTING
MANIOTOTO
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027 434 4593
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