A current passport is mandatory for at least 6months beyond the date of exit and with one blank visa page . No Visa is required to enter New Zealand.

When filling out your “New Zealand Customs Declaration form” be sure to declare your hunting boots, knives and firearms, this is in addition to the “Visitors Firearm License”. The thing that customs looks for the most is dirty boots and knives. It would be in your best interest to make sure they are VERY clean or buy new ones and break them in on your rug at home and when in New Zealand. Failure to declare or have unclean boots or knives could result in a NZD$200 fine. Your boots will also end up dipped in a chemical that has a smell that lasts two weeks, this you don’t want! It is best to keep your boots and knives packed near the top of your bag, making it easy to find them when you arrive at customs.

We will have your animals forwarded to our taxidermist and you can decide to have them expedited back to your local taxidermist for them to do the mounting or have our taxidermist do the mounting, however it is cheaper to have them expedited back and have it mounted in America. If you require more information about the taxidermy service before arriving for your hunt please feel free to contact us.

There is a mobile phone at the lodge that may be used to make calls; you may also give this number to family and friends if they need to reach you during your stay with us. Vodafone Mobile service is available at the lodge and mobile service is available in most areas of New Zealand. You should have New Zealand added to your phone service while you are here so you can send and receive calls. Check the price as it might be better to rent a phone while you are here. Wi-Fi connection is complimentary to all guests while staying at the lodge.

The standard voltage for New Zealand is 230 volts and the frequency is 50 cycles. You will need converters for any equipment/technology you bring from the United States. You should also review the equipment specs of anything you will be charging to make sure it is compatible. We have hair dryers in each bathroom for your convenience.

If you have any special dietary requests or requirements please make this know at the time of booking so we can ensure it is available.

Excess baggage can be expensive and is difficult to travel with so don’t over pack. The internal allowance within New Zealand if you are traveling around after or before your hunt is 50lbs/23kgs, also check the number of pieces for checked baggage you are allowed. Our airlines are strict with excess baggage charges. We do have laundry facilities available at the lodge and are more than happy to help with that. 

• 1 pair sturdy waterproof walking boots
• 1 warm windproof jacket 
• 1 waterproof jacket 
• 1 sweater 
• 2 hunting shirts 
• 2 pair hunting pants, (with 1 pair waterproof) 
• 1 hat 
• 1 pair gloves
• 3 pair hunting socks 
• From May also include thermal underwear 
• Camera 
• Binoculars 
• 1 small day pack 
• Casual clothes for evenings in lodge 
• Sunglasses 
• Toiletries, (hairdryers are provided at the lodge) 
• Face paint if you are a bow-hunter 

It is recommended that you bring at least two times the required amount of prescription and daily medications for the duration of your trip. These should not be packed in your checked in baggage, but taken as carry-on baggage. Also it is a good idea to bring an extra pair of glasses, contacts and daily cleaner, and other essential items.  Sun screen (50+ required in NZ), allergy medicine, and any other type of seasonal items which may be required.