Thread: Good helicopter pilots on south island

Given the time window I would be strongly suggesting you look to booking a guide and private land access. Just dropping in on any area first time is going to be hard work as it can take a few visits to learn where to find animals.
I use a guide when I head down south as being from up north with limited time is always a problem.
Have used a local company with access to large areas of free range Private and DOC concession land.
They take both Bow and Rifle clients but may require a competency demonstration from Bow hunters. (gives them an idea of how far/close you need to be for a clean shot)
Z
PS. has your mate bringing a rifle got his paper work for import and export sorted plus got his head around storage requirements etc while traveling.
Another reason to use a guide as they will often be happy to store your rifle while you sight see etc.
Not the sort of thing you can just leave lying around the hotel room.

pps. happy to pass on the name and contact details of 2 guiding outfits I have dealt with if you PM me.