New Zealand weather is typically mild, but its best to come prepared for cold, wet weather and warm, dry weather.
WEATHER:
Summer Season (Feb/March) - Expect temperatures between 45° to 75° F (7° to 24° C).
Autumn Season (April/May ) - Expect temperatures between 35° to 60° F (1° to 10° C).
Winter Season (July/August) - Expect temperatures between 30 to 50 F (-1° to 10° C).
FIREARMS: Recent policy changes have made it more difficult to bring your own firearm into New Zealand. We recommend utilizing one of our high quality, tested firearms instead on your hunt.
ARCHERY: Archery equipment can typically be brought into New Zealand with minimal issues.
RECOMMENDED GEAR:
- Thermal underwear
- Gloves - 1 thin pair and 1 insulated pair
- Wool socks
- Stocking cap
- 2 pairs of light to midweight hunting pants
- 2 medium weight shirts (Wool recommended)
- Lightweight jacket
- Warm hunting jacket
- Waterproof shell or Rain Gear outfit (Gortex recommended)
- Gaiters
- Mid-weight hiking boot, broken in but thoroughly cleaned
- Good quality optics (8-10 power binos)
- Small day pack, with a hydration system
- Headlamp or small flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Personal Items such as prescriptions, medication, glasses, contacts etc. We recommend bringing at least twice the amount of your required "essentials". Ensure you have this packed in your carry-on, in the unfortunate case any luggage is lost or delayed.
TRAVEL AGENT: We recommend booking through Hannah Brown. She can be reached via email at hannah.brown@hot.co.nz.
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Hunting in New Zealand with Simon from Cardrona Outfitters truly was a hunt of a lifetime, from hunting Fallow bucks in the beautiful Cardrona Valley, to hunting Chamois and Tahr up in the majestic Alps of the west coast!
The food and lodgings were first class, and Simon is an amazing guide. His knowledge and experience hunting world class trophies is second to none!
Thanks again mate for the incredible experience you provided, it was a hunt I will remember and talk about forever - I'm already getting excited planning my trip back with Cardrona Outfitters next year!