We are a premier New Zealand Hunting Outfitter with a Hunt of a Lifetime… Guaranteed!
Roaring red stag, alpine tahr and chamois, and true South Island hospitality. With 25+ years guiding international hunters across private hunting areas, Four Seasons Safaris delivers safe, ethical hunts built around your goals, plus premium lodging, cuisine, and options for non-hunters.
Why hunters come back
to Four Seasons Safaris
“What a great time. Scenery, people, accommodations, food, and the hunting were excellent, worth every mile. I brought my wife and she had a wonderful time too. First-class operation.”
I hunted red stag, chamois, and tahr with Four Seasons Safaris and had a wonderful experience. I harvested all three trophies, and my wife and kids loved the helicopter tours and jet boat ride. Great service and amazing food.”
“Four Seasons was recommended to me as the best outfitter in New Zealand for red stag, tahr, and chamois, and they delivered. They listened to what I wanted and every part of the hunt was thrilling, especially tahr in the Southern Alps. Hunters will be very pleased.”
Why book with
Four Seasons Safaris?
- 100% NZ owned and operated with 25 years of quality assurance, owning and leasing several private hunting areas.
- Outfitter awards and accolades within the international hunting industry truly speak for themselves.
- Endorsed by New Zealand Tourism with a ‘Qualmark’ endorsement visitor activity award for quality, safety and professionalism to the tourism industry.
- We specialize in free-range foot hunts and game estate hunts. One of our game estates has over 5000 acres of prime habitat for trophy hunting.
- Our staff are enthusiastic, passionate, experienced and dedicated to providing you a successful, fun and safe hunting experience.
- Catering to the individual, families and larger groups.
- We take particular care of non-hunters with our in house tour guide.
- Accommodation from five star resort to wilderness cabins.
- Private helicopter charter for alpine hunts and scenic flights.
- We care about you and our staff! We are safe, reliable, up skilled professionals and will continue to be the leaders in our industry.
Read Our Latest Blogs..
Arapawa Ram Hunt in New Zealand: Season, Trophy, Combos
Arapawa Ram Hunt in New Zealand: What It Is, Trophy Expectations, and Best Combo Adds An Arapawa ram hunt in New Zealand is one of the cleanest “add a unique trophy” plays you can make, especially when your main target is red stag or fallow deer. This guide...
Fallow Deer Rut in New Zealand: Best Dates, the “Croak,” and Rut Pad Tactics
Fallow Deer Rut in New Zealand: Best Dates, the “Croak,” and Rut Pad Tactics The fallow deer rut in New Zealand is the window when bucks get vocal, territorial, and visible, often giving you the best odds at a mature trophy in a short trip. This guide covers when...
Hunting License in New Zealand: What Visiting Hunters Actually Need
Hunting License in New Zealand: What Visiting Hunters Actually Need Need a hunting license in New Zealand? In most cases, you will not need one single national licence for big game on private land, but you may need specific permits and licences depending on where...
Trophy Export NZ to USA: Timeline, Costs, Options
Trophy Export NZ to USA: Timeline, Costs, and Taxidermy Options Trophy export from New Zealand to the USA is straightforward when you choose the right processing option, then plan for paperwork, crating, and port clearance. This guide breaks down the most common...
Red Stag Roar Tactics in New Zealand: Let Him Do the Talking
Red Stag Roar Tactics in New Zealand: Let Him Do the Talking by Jake Gianelli The red stag roar is one of the most electric weeks you can hunt in New Zealand. When a mature stag is sounding off, he is telling you where the action is, and giving you a real chance at...
New Zealand Hunting Weather by Month: Canterbury and the Southern Alps
Smart planning begins with realistic weather. This month-by-month guide covers temperatures, wind patterns, cloud ceilings, and how each season changes glassing and stalk tactics for red stag, tahr, chamois, and fallow. Use it to pick dates, tune your packing list,...
Helicopter-Assisted Tahr and Chamois Hunts in New Zealand: Safety, Ethics, and What to Expect
Alpine country in the Southern Alps rewards good planning and smart logistics. Helicopter support helps hunters reach steep terrain for Himalayan tahr and chamois, then the real hunt begins on foot. This guide explains safety, ethics, weather planning, and how the...
SCI vs Douglas Score: How Red Stag Trophies Are Measured in New Zealand
Planning a red stag hunt in New Zealand comes with a common question. How are antlers measured and what score should you expect? This guide explains the two systems hunters will see most often. Safari Club International (SCI) and the New Zealand Douglas Score. You...
















