Activities
Alpine Hunting
Alpine environments are unforgiving, with open tops, scree, exposed rock faces, and steep and exposed ridgelines. Even a small mistake can have serious consequences in alpine terrain. That means alpine hunts, although hugely rewarding, require extra planning, preparation, skills and gear.
Backcountry Snowsports
Get the training, check the weather and avalanche forecasts, and have the appropriate rescue equipment and know how to use it.
Big Game Hunting
This hunting type covers medium to large game animals, such as goats and including all deer species (red, sambar, sika, fallow, whitetail, wapiti and rusa). These animals are found in a range of environments below or near the treeline, including semi-open farmland, river flats and dense bush.
Bow Hunting
This type of hunting has a strong focus on stalking so often requires greater patience than other types of hunting and terrain with better concealment, such as uneven ground, ridges, bushes and trees, and even tall grass.
Day Walking
Perfect for beginners and young families to feel a sense of adventure without the time (and gear) required for an overnight.
Family-Friendly Adventures
Whether you’re looking for a day walk or your first overnight tramp, Aotearoa has hundreds of family-friendly options for the whole whānau. Here we provide essential information and resources to get you underway.
Game Bird Hunting
Game bird hunting involves the pursuit of waterfowl and upland game birds during set seasons of the year.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is increasing in popularity across the globe, with all kinds of tracks and trails being built each year.
Mountaineering
Mountaineering is an activity that requires extensive planning, constant focus, extended periods of high effort, and generally pushes those climbing towards their mental and physical limits.
Multiday Tramping
Hiking in Aotearoa comes with some unique challenges. Our landscape can be rugged, steep, remote, covered in dense bush and exposed to wild weather patterns. It’s important to be well prepared and have a plan to ensure you have a safe and successful trip.
Night Hunting
Night hunting covers all types of hunting during the hours of darkness (30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise). All night hunting is prohibited on Public Conservation (DOC) Land but is common on private property when culling or doing other types of pest control.
Pig Hunting
Pig hunting is a very popular activity around the country, most of us love a nice roast poaka. Nearly all pig hunting fatalities occurred as a result of a hunter trying to reach their dogs. Elevated adrenaline and the urgency to reach their dogs/the pig seems to greatly increase the rate of injury,
The Roar
The Roar is a highlight of the big game hunting calendar in New Zealand, with thousands of hunters heading into the hills to hunt male stags during the mating season in March and April.
Small Game Hunting
Small game hunting has always been an accessible hunting type and is often where many hunters start to learn basic hunting skills.
Trail Running
From coastal paths to rugged alpine trails, NZ’s diverse terrain caters to runners of all abilities. To make the most of your trail running experience, it's essential to choose the right track, prepare adequately, and prioritise safety.