Thread: Hi all - UK Hunter looking for come to NZ for a 2 week unguided hunt

You could buy a PLB in the UK and take it back home with you at the end of your trip. Always useful to have. You don't have to be deep in the bush for it to save your life, just out of mobile reception. A UK bought and registered PLB will 100% work in NZ. Don't listen to anyone saying otherwise.

Yeah I was hoping to do a long trek in one of the larger ranges, camp out or use huts maybe 14 days is ambitious. Its likely I will just stick to the north island, unless its relatively cheap/simple to get to the south island.

Thanks for the heads up on that

Originally Posted by UK_hunter

Yeah I was hoping to do a long trek in one of the larger ranges, camp out or use huts maybe 14 days is ambitious. Its likely I will just stick to the north island, unless its relatively cheap/simple to get to the south island.

Buy a ferry tiket, drive on the ferry, go to the bar for 3 hours, drive off ferry. In the South Island. You don't even need a passport or visa.

Originally Posted by stug

You don't even need a passport or visa.

No you don't but you should

Howdy
Loads of good spots in the Ruahines and Kawekas and dont forget your free downloadable DOC hunting permit.
MARK

Get a decent rifle that'll do the bigger animals and you'll be 'sweet'

I have space you can doss down very close to Kaimanawas and more. No charge just turn up as a G.C.

Sorry, I just clicked the Kiwis will know what G.C is, however you may not.
In a nice way of saying things "if you are a pleasant individual then my home is yours for as long as you need it".

Thanks for all the input guys, as you can imagine I have a lot of planning to get done. Still cant decide what species to concentrate on and whether or not I should have a go at Tahr/Chamois on the South Island. Basically I am after a difficult long hunt that will test my skills, so species doesnt really matter as long as I need to put in the work. Maybe you have recommendations?

Calibre wise was probably going to go with .300 win mag just to make sure I have enough power for most species.

Originally Posted by UK_hunter

Thanks for all the input guys, as you can imagine I have a lot of planning to get done. Still cant decide what species to concentrate on and whether or not I should have a go at Tahr/Chamois on the South Island. Basically I am after a difficult long hunt that will test my skills, so species doesnt really matter as long as I need to put in the work. Maybe you have recommendations?

Do you know anybody in the UK who has already been here that you can talk to, to help make up your mind?

As has already been mentioned, the weather can turn on a dime here, so I suggest you factor in some time for unforseen circumstances.