#1 Popular Hunt
Red Stag Hunt
From $7,500 USD
- Best ForMid–High Experience
- SeasonFebruary – August
- PhysicalModerate Fitness
- Animals2+ (minimum)
★ #1 New Zealand Hunting Outfitter
New Zealand hunting trips for US & Canadian hunters
Red Stag, Tahr and multi-species safaris — professionally guided by Jim Gibson.
For single hunters or families, of all ages and abilities. A world class hunting experience from pickup to drop off.
Proud members & supporters
95% of our hunters come from the US — and we give back, contributing an estimated $350,000 a year to US conservation programs. Associations & conservation
World Class Trophy Hunting
One of the most diverse hunting experiences on Earth
Jim Gibson has earned New Zealand Safaris a reputation as one of the highest-quality outfitters in New Zealand, with exclusive access to privately owned high-country wilderness properties unmatched in the industry. Our specialty is genuine free-range hunting safaris — game stalked on foot, ATV or 4×4 across some of New Zealand’s most iconic private land. No resort-style, multi-group cramped lodges. Your hunt is yours alone.
Come Say Hello
Meet us at upcoming US shows
With 95% of our hunters coming from North America, we travel to the biggest shows each season. Stop by our booth to talk through your hunt in person.
| Date | Event | Location | Booth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7–10 | Dallas Safari Club (DSC) | Georgia World Congress Center · Atlanta, GA | TBA |
| Jan 8–10 | Texas Trophy Hunters (TTHA) | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center · Dallas, TX | 1016 |
| Jan 15–17 | Houston Safari Club (HSCF) | The Woodlands Marriott · The Woodlands, TX | TBA |
| Jan 20–23 | Safari Club International (SCI) | Music City Center · Nashville, TN | 2502 |
2027 show season — some booth numbers still to be confirmed. Show dates and booths are updated each season; remove past shows as they pass.
Where Most Hunters Start
Popular hunting packages
#2 Popular Hunt
Stag / Tahr Hunt
From $13,500 USD
- Best ForMid–High Experience
- SeasonApril – August
- PhysicalModerate Fitness
- Animals2+ (minimum)
#3 Popular Hunt
Red Stag / Tahr / Chamois Hunt
From $21,500 USD
- Best ForMid–High Experience
- SeasonApril – August
- PhysicalModerate–High Fitness
- Animals2+ (minimum)
Simple, Guided, Personal
What happens next
1
Choose your hunt / species
Browse our species and packages and pick what excites you.
2
Request a quote
Send us your details and what you’d like to do.
3
We reply within 1–2 days
A tailored, no-obligation quote lands in your inbox.
4
Plan travel & activities
We help you build your itinerary 9–18 months in advance.
5
Arrive in Christchurch, transfer to Fairlie
We pick you up in Christchurch and settle you into the lodge in Fairlie.
6
Hunt private land with Jim or a professional guide
Your guided free-range hunt across exclusive high-country properties.
7
Head home with your trophies
We drop you in Christchurch or Queenstown with your meat and trophies fully prepared.
Your Outfitter
Jim Gibson
A seasoned and established hunter and your host. Jim has spent a lifetime building personal relationships with private landowners to give you access to a hunting experience you’ll never forget.
“With us, you’ll experience a truly customized hunt and discover the best of what New Zealand has to offer, in the privacy of your own hunting party.” — Jim Gibson
Learn More — Jim & The Team
Who We Work With
Our trusted partners
Exclusive Driver
Private transfers out of Queenstown and Christchurch — day tours before the hunt, or a pick-up afterwards to start your next adventure together in style and luxury.