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Hunt the biggest red stags in the world with the internationally acclaimed Venator New Zealand - the global standard in luxury hunting adventures.

CARDRONA SAFARIS

Experienced hunting guides in New Zealand's back country, delivering the hunting vacation of a life-time! Pursue trophy big game animals in the Cardrona Safaris preserve or the Southern Alps, on foot, by 4WD or helicopter. Hunt Red deer stags, Himalayan thar, European chamois, Fallow deer, Whitetail deer, wild goat, or small game. In addition hunt North Island species - Sika, Sambar and Rusa.

05/10/2024

No matter what age you are, you can still experience that dream hunt you've always wanted. At Venator it's our passion to make your trophy dreams a reality!

03/10/2024

Rocky Mountain Elk, a thrilling animal to hunt here in New Zealand alongside the biggest Red Stags in the world.

01/10/2024

Cold mornings on the hill glassing up a roaring stag on the skyline? Count me in!

29/09/2024

The Milford experience is one you will never forget.

27/09/2024

Lance and Lindsey came to experience hunting world-class giant Red Stags here in New Zealand with Venator and they did just that! Lance put the hard work in and landed this absolute giant!

26/09/2024

This Stag has been showing up lately showing off his new head gear for the season!

23/09/2024

Ava came into camp with hopes of targeting a chocolate buck. Her luck paid off and made a heck of a shot on her dream buck!

22/09/2024

Stalking in close and standing face to face with a giant Red, these are the impressional moments that we seek to encounter.

21/09/2024

Experience the layers of luxury at the Venator lodge.

21/09/2024

Experience bugling Elk in Oklahoma, we have some of the most beautiful landscapes America has to offer!

20/09/2024

Now thats a beautiful buck to boot! Hunting Fallow Deer in New Zealand’s pristine and rugged terrain is truly unbeatable.

16/09/2024

Early morning hunt took Alice into hightop country, glassing up this beautiful Stag.

15/09/2024

Embark on a world-class hunting expedition in the remote and spectacular mountains of New Zealand, pursuing the elusive and majestic Bull Tahr.

13/09/2024

Indulge in fresh ocean-caught crayfish against the backdrop of New Zealand's most stunning vistas. The Milford experience is the perfect complement to your week of hunting adventures.

12/09/2024

Are you ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, hunting the biggest trophies available in New Zealand?

11/09/2024

What Ram dreams are made of.

10/09/2024

Epic buck for the young man!

Fallow bucks, cunning to hunt in New Zealand, boast expansive palmate antlers adorned with intricate veins—a truly epic trophy for any hunter.

09/09/2024

An absolute monster Elk to dust up the boots with!
Head over to our YouTube channel, or link in bio to watch Lance turn that elk dream into reality.

07/09/2024

Winter at Venator is a special time to hunt. Its expansive, rugged landscape holds a unique beauty that you’ll have to experience for yourself.

05/09/2024

Venator sets the benchmark for the ultimate sportsman's hunting destination. Where you can savour world-class cuisine, amidst the comforts of 6-star lodging.

02/09/2024

Late afternoon we glassed up a group of Fallow Bucks cruising along the bottom. Making our way up on a ridge, closing in on the animals. This mature buck had the age and mass we were searching for. What a beauty!

01/09/2024

Congratulation's Nick on a stand-out bull Elk. That's a beautiful trophy animal to take home!

31/08/2024

Stacking red stags with your brother! That's memories that last a lifetime!

30/08/2024

A packed week of hunting for the Kimbell family, with a few animals on the ground,. Hunter was next-up and smoked a beautiful Red Stag!

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Cardrona
Wanaka
9382

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Videos

Tripple trouble.

🎥 NEW YouTube Film drop! See our link in bio. #venator #huntfilm #kuiunation #redstag

What Stag catches your eye first?

440-460" Monster Bull Elk

🎬 Checkout our NEW YouTube Hunt film of Lance's monster elk, link in bio.

There’s always that one deer who disapares into the bush like a ghost.

‼️THE ULTIMATE GIVEAWAY‼️To celebrate our first season in the USA at our stunning new ranch in Oklahoma, we’re giving away an elk hunt that will be an experience like no other. This hunt is for the 2024 season, set to take place in October or November.Prize Package Includes:- 1x1 Guided Elk Hunt- Elk up to 400 SCI- 3 Day, 4 Night Luxury Stay- Accommodation for 1 Hunter & 1 Non-HunterTotal Value: $15,000 USDHow to Enter:1. Like this post.3. Follow @venator_usa and @venator_newzealand on Instagram orFacebook2. Tag a friend and comment why you want to win this hunt.4. Share to your story.Entries close 12 September 2024. Excludes all flights and travel. Additional trophy fees not included. Terms and conditions apply, see Venator.co for details.

Watch Sean target the ultimate trophy Stag.Link in bio. #venator #reddeer #therut #kuiunation

YouTube hunt film 🎬See the link in our bio as Holt set out to pursue a giant Red Stag that carried heavy all over, and he did just that!

Red Stag on High Alert

Have you got that Red Stag itch? #venator #redstag #biggame #antlers

Giveaway

WIN the Ultimate Elk Hunt in Oklahoma! To celebrate our first season in the USA at our stunning new ranch in Oklahoma, we’re giving away an elk hunt that will be an experience like no other. This hunt is for the 2024 season, set to take place in October or November. Prize Package Includes: - 1x1 Guided Elk Hunt - Elk up to 400 SCI - 3 Day, 4 Night Luxury Stay - Accommodation for 1 Hunter & 1 Non-Hunter Total Value: $15,000 USD How to Enter: 1. Like this post. 3. Follow @venator_usa and @venator_newzealand on Instagram or Facebook. 2. Tag a friend and comment why you want to win this hunt. 4. Share to your story. Entries close 12 September 2024. Excludes all flights and travel. Additional trophy fees not included. Terms and conditions apply, see Venator.co for details. #venator #bullelk #biggame #win

RED STAG ROAR

The Red Stag roar is like no other! Have you hunted Stags during a rut? #venator #therut #bugle #redstag #roar

Elk Junkie

Business as usual… #bullelk #whaletail #elkjunkie #rockymountainelk #guidelife

Double Dropper

Giving us one moment to take the shot, would you send it?

Alpine lunch

How about lunch spent next to a high alpine lake? Experience the true taste of the Southern Alps as an extra to your New Zealand hunt!

Lucas is on the Hunt for Ram, Chamois & Thar with Venator

Special guest Lucas Hoge joined Venator to experience hunting Red Stag, Ram, Chamois, and Tahr. Catch the episode on the Sportsman Channel on 07/15/24. #venator #reddeer #huntingseason #newzealand

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WELCOME TO THE SPORTSMAN’S PARADISE.

It’s time to hunt the trophies you’ve been tracking all your life. Duncan Fraser and his acclaimed team of guides will ensure that your lifelong dream is no longer a dream...once you enter the land of the red giants.

Venator Cardrona Safaris is renowned for offering the most exclusive hunting opportunities for the biggest red stags in the world. Location is everything! We hunt two large blocks, 5,000- and 10,000-acres of excellent diverse habitat. No lodge changes to hunt tahr and chamois!

It’s hard not to be impressed by this 700m2 eco-friendly luxury lodge with surrounding mountain views, located within a five-minute drive of the Wanaka township with shopping and a spa available.

More than just hunting... WELCOME TO THE #1 TOURIST DESTINATION IN NEW ZEALAND. Venator Cardrona Safaris is the ideal hunting adventure destination for the whole family. With a host of unique activities right on your doorstep, you will be spoilt for choice during your stay. There are wine tours, bungee jumping, jet-boating, golf, distillery tour, spa, shopping, Queenstown, flight seeing, heli-skiing, Milford Sound, sunrise balloon rides, or a mountain top lunch just to name a few.