SEASON / 2026MAY — JUNESOUTH ISLAND ONLY

EXPEDITIONS.

Eight weeks. Limited places. Booked from the New Year onward — most fill before March.

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/01
AA-26-MAY-01

EARLY ROAR

Opening week. Bulls beginning to vocalise as cold settles into the basins.

A great introductory week for hunters new to the Southern Alps. 4WD station access, lodge accommodation, glassing-led days from camp.

INCLUDED
  • 4WD access
  • Lodge & full board
  • Licensed guide 3:1
  • Trophy field prep
  • Daily packed lunches
DATES
03 — 09 MAY 2026
DURATION
7 NIGHTS
REGION
RANGITATA HEADWATERS
ELEVATION
1,400 — 2,100m
DIFFICULTY
STRENUOUS
PRICE
NZ$9,800
AVAILABILITY
6 / 6
RESERVE
/02
AA-26-MAY-02

ROAR WEEK ONE

Premium-ratio week as the rut takes hold. Smaller party, deeper country.

Helicopter access into private high-country lease. 2:1 guide ratio. Designed for hunters who want a less crowded experience at peak rut.

INCLUDED
  • Helicopter access in & out
  • Backcountry lodge
  • Licensed guide 2:1
  • Full trophy preparation
  • Rifle on request
DATES
10 — 16 MAY 2026
DURATION
7 NIGHTS
REGION
TWO THUMB RANGE
ELEVATION
1,500 — 2,300m
DIFFICULTY
STRENUOUS
PRICE
NZ$12,400
AVAILABILITY
4 / 4
RESERVE
/03
AA-26-MAY-03

PEAK ROAR

The week we book first every year. Bulls vocal, weather sharp, light cinematic.

Helicopter-accessed week at the height of the rut. Most coveted dates on the schedule. Spot-and-stalk and ambush hunting.

INCLUDED
  • Helicopter access in & out
  • Backcountry lodge
  • Licensed guide 2:1
  • Full trophy preparation
  • Rifle on request
  • Photography support
DATES
17 — 23 MAY 2026
DURATION
7 NIGHTS
REGION
RAKAIA / MATHIAS
ELEVATION
1,500 — 2,400m
DIFFICULTY
STRENUOUS
PRICE
NZ$13,200
AVAILABILITY
4 / 4
RESERVE
/04
AA-26-MAY-04

LATE ROAR

Last of the rut. Bulls still calling, fewer parties on the country.

4WD access, comfortable lodge basecamp, foot hunting from camp. Good week for hunters who want value without compromising the rut experience.

INCLUDED
  • 4WD access
  • Lodge & full board
  • Licensed guide 3:1
  • Trophy field prep
  • Daily packed lunches
DATES
24 — 30 MAY 2026
DURATION
7 NIGHTS
REGION
HOPKINS VALLEY
ELEVATION
1,200 — 2,000m
DIFFICULTY
STRENUOUS
PRICE
NZ$9,600
AVAILABILITY
6 / 6
RESERVE
/05
AA-26-JUN-01

COLD STALK

Post-rut. Solitary bulls, frozen tarns, the Alps at their quietest.

A pure spot-and-stalk week. The country has settled, bulls are spread thin, the hunting is technical and rewarding.

INCLUDED
  • 4WD access
  • Lodge & full board
  • Licensed guide 3:1
  • Trophy field prep
  • Daily packed lunches
DATES
31 MAY — 06 JUN 2026
DURATION
7 NIGHTS
REGION
RANGITATA HEADWATERS
ELEVATION
1,400 — 2,100m
DIFFICULTY
STRENUOUS
PRICE
NZ$9,400
AVAILABILITY
6 / 6
RESERVE
/06
AA-26-JUN-02

HIGH COUNTRY

Long-range glassing week. Snow on the tops, bulls holding mid-elevation.

Foot access from a road-end lodge. Days are long and cold, glassing distances are big, the country is at its most dramatic.

INCLUDED
  • Vehicle access & basecamp
  • Lodge & full board
  • Licensed guide 3:1
  • Trophy field prep
  • Daily packed lunches
DATES
07 — 13 JUN 2026
DURATION
7 NIGHTS
REGION
TWO THUMB RANGE
ELEVATION
1,500 — 2,300m
DIFFICULTY
STRENUOUS
PRICE
NZ$10,200
AVAILABILITY
6 / 6
RESERVE
/07
AA-26-JUN-03

TROPHY PURSUIT

For mature trophy bulls only. Selective harvest in our most remote drainages.

The toughest trip on our schedule. Helicopter and foot access, bivvy nights possible, weather contingent. 1:1 senior guide ratio. Ten-plus inch bulls only.

INCLUDED
  • Helicopter & foot access
  • Bivvy & lodge accommodation
  • Senior guide 1:1
  • Full trophy preparation
  • Trophy export coordination
DATES
14 — 20 JUN 2026
DURATION
7 NIGHTS
REGION
WESTLAND / WHATAROA
ELEVATION
1,500 — 2,400m
DIFFICULTY
PUNISHING
PRICE
NZ$14,800
AVAILABILITY
4 / 4
RESERVE
/08
AA-26-JUN-04

LATE SEASON

Snowline hunting. Bulls hold lower, coats are prime, the country at its most cinematic.

Closing week of the season. Foot access from basecamp, working the snow-laden faces. Often our most photographed week of the year.

INCLUDED
  • Vehicle access & basecamp
  • Lodge & full board
  • Licensed guide 3:1
  • Trophy field prep
  • Photography support
DATES
21 — 27 JUN 2026
DURATION
7 NIGHTS
REGION
HOPKINS VALLEY
ELEVATION
1,000 — 1,900m
DIFFICULTY
STRENUOUS
PRICE
NZ$9,200
AVAILABILITY
6 / 6
RESERVE