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Tekapo & Queenstown Small Game Hunting Experience (Day & Night Tours)

Join professional hunting guides on high-country stations in Tekapo/Queenstown to experience wild pest control, gun safety training, target practice, and 4WD spot-hunting for rabbits and possums.

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Highlights

  • Authentic New Zealand high-country station pest control experience, helping protect native ecosystems
  • Multiple region options: Lake Tekapo (Day/Night in English or Chinese) or Queenstown (Evening/Night Hunt)
  • Complete gun safety briefing, 1-on-1 target practice, and high-tech thermal imaging scopes for night hunts
  • Off-road 4WD transport through rugged mountain terrain to search for wild rabbits, hares, and possums
  • 1 Guide per gun policy under NZ safety regulations, with all specialized firearms, safety gear, and ammunition included
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Detailed Information

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Itinerary

Trip Schedule

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Option A: Lake Tekapo Small Game Hunting (English / Chinese - Day & Night)

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Arrive at the Go Tekapo Office (48a D’Archiac Drive) 10–15 minutes prior to departure for check-in and safety briefing.

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Complete health & safety orientation and 0.22 small-bore rifle target shooting practice.

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Board a 4WD vehicle for a free shuttle transfer to the private high-country station hunting area.

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Conduct daytime hunting or night hunting using thermal imaging scopes for target shooting (rabbits & hares).

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Capture souvenir photos with your guide and trophies before taking the 4WD transfer back to the office.

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Option B: Queenstown Small Animal Hunting (Evening / Night)

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Meet your guide at the Crown Range Rd / SH6 junction car park (Coordinates: 44°58'53.6"S 168°51'18.3"E) at the scheduled time.

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Receive gun safety instruction and complete target practice on-site.

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Combine 4WD driving and foot tracking through private land to spot and hunt small game (rabbits/possums).

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(Optional) Guides assist with game cleaning/skinning after the hunt. Tour completes after returning to the meeting point.

Meeting Point

Departure Location

Lake Tekapo Options: Go Tekapo Office, 48a D’Archiac Drive, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Queenstown Option: Car Park at the intersection of State Highway 6 and Crown Range Road

Please arrive at the designated meeting point 10–15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time to complete check-in. Late arrivals (less than 5 minutes before departure) will be treated as No-Shows and cannot be rescheduled or refunded. Strict zero-alcohol and zero-drug policy applies.

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Terms

Included, Excluded & Cancellation

Included

  • Professional licensed hunting guide service (1 Guide per Gun setup)
  • Gun safety training, target practice, specialized rifles, and ammunition
  • Thermal imaging equipment (Night hunts only)
  • 4WD off-road transport within the hunting grounds
  • Souvenir photos / basic trophy handling (skinning/cleaning)
  • Chinese translator guide (Chinese tour options only)

Excluded

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off transfers to main meeting points
  • Personal clothing, meals, drinks, and personal travel insurance
  • Restaurant processing fees for cooked game (approx. $50 NZD per dish if requested)

Cancellation

Lake Tekapo Tours (1–9 Pax): Free cancellation or change up to 4 days (96 hours) prior to activity time. Cancellations within 4 days (96 hours) are 100% non-refundable. Queenstown Tours: Free cancellation or change up to 5 days (120 hours) prior to activity time.

Important

Zero-Alcohol Policy: Strictly no alcohol or drug consumption before or during the hunt. Intoxicated guests will be turned away with no refunds. Wild Pest Control: Targets are wild invasive pest species (rabbits, hares, possums). Catch numbers fluctuate naturally based on weather and season; specific harvest quantities cannot be guaranteed. Clothing & Gear: Wear dark/neutral, warm outdoor clothing and sturdy, waterproof flat footwear or hiking boots. Capacity Limit: Standard vehicle capacity is up to 4 guests. Groups larger than 4 pax must contact customer service in advance to arrange separate batching.

Voucher / Collection

Electronic voucher · Email delivery

Your voucher and final instructions will be sent after the booking is confirmed.

Price & Payment

Price Notes

Tour price from

NZ$758

Secure online payment

Payment follows the inventory rule: eligible dates go directly to secure payment; dates requiring confirmation receive a payment link after review.

Q&A

Common Questions

Q: Can beginners or guests without prior shooting experience participate? Q: Why is there only one firearm provided per group/guide? Q: Are there age restrictions for participants? Q: Can we bring the hunted game back to eat?

A: Yes! No prior hunting experience is required. Every tour includes a comprehensive gun safety briefing and supervised target practice before heading out. A: Under New Zealand Firearms Safety Legislation, a licensed guide can only supervise one active firearm at a time for safety compliance. Guests in the same vehicle/group will take turns shooting under the direct supervision of the guide. A: Lake Tekapo Tours: Minimum age is 16 years old. Queenstown Tours: Recommended for ages 10 and above. Children must be physically fit, obedient, and follow all safety instructions. If a guide deems any behavior unsafe, the tour may end early without a refund. A: Yes! For Queenstown hunts, the field staff can clean and skin wild rabbits/possums for you to take back to your accommodation or to recommended local partner restaurants for cooking (approx. $50 NZD processing fee per dish).