Kaimanawa
Trophy Safaris · New Zealand
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Kaimanawa Trophy Safaris
Professional outfitting for international hunters. From the volcanic plateaus to the alpine peaks of the Southern Alps.
Ohakune Base Time
Field Conditions
12C - NW 8kn
Scout 01: North Tops clear
Founding Mission
Team Specialists
Open Profile
Every hunt is earned, physical, and respectful of the animal and the land.
Shot selection, recovery, and camp conduct are our non-negotiable baseline.
Itineraries shaped around your trophy goals, species windows, and preferred terrain.
Kaimanawa Central Plateau
Park Area
74,000 ha
Ranges
4 ranges
Base
Ohakune
Territory Brief
The only wild sika herd in the Southern Hemisphere. The Kaimanawa and Kaweka country delivers the defining North Island bush hunt across deep cover, river systems, and open tops.
Access Routes
Clements Mill Road
Main recreation hunting access east of Taupo.
Southern Corridor
Turangi side approach for selected catchments.
Kiko Road
Useful upper-country entry into bush and tops.
Terrain
Beech and podocarp bush, river valleys, and tussock tops.
Permit
DOC public-land permits plus private-land permission where required.
DOC Permitted
Valid DOC permits used for all public-land access.
Terrain First
Programs matched to country and seasonal window.
Flexible Access
Context-led selection of foot, 4WD, or helicopter.
Cervus elaphus
Classic New Zealand roar hunting for mature stags in beech bush, open hill country, and alpine basins. The autumn roar window runs from late March into April - vocal, territorial stags at their most aggressive.
Price Guide
$5,000 - $10,000
Trophy Score
350-400 SCI
Season Window
Mar - Apr
Territory
North + South Island
Terrain
Bush, hill country, alpine basins
All hunts follow fair-chase principles. Multiple-species itineraries can be built by arrangement - final programs shaped by trophy goals, seasonal timing, and the right country.
Operational Log
Our primary headquarters for North Island operations. Fully equipped for comfort between bush missions, featuring premium dining, gear rooms, and immediate access to both public and private blocks.
Base Logistics
Operational Hospitality
“Meals are prepared around the rhythm of the hunt - not the other way around. Excellent food, reliable hospitality, and a stay that feels relaxed after long days in the bush.”
The Archive
A visual record of our operations across New Zealand. Honest representation of the terrain, the animals, and the reality of the hunt.
RF archive curated for classic red deer trophies, roar timing, and mature stag moments.
Archive Frames
12
in selected species
Preview Grid
08
front-of-gallery selection
Archive Sync
100%
matched to client brief
Reference Filmstrip // RAW_CAPTURE_STREAM
Every program is custom-built. Submit your details or contact us directly to begin discussing seasonal windows, species goals, and logistics.
Field Link Protocol v2.6
Base Link
Stable - 98ms
Current Op
Kaimanawa Bush
Readiness
Tactical Peak
Field Status
Active Ops
All transmissions are encrypted. We prioritize serious inquiries for upcoming alpine and bush campaigns.
Direct Contact
Voice / WhatsApp
+64 21 088 50131
Digital Dispatch
hunting@kaimanawasafaris.com
Operational Base
Ohakune - NZ
Field Protocol
“Field operations are often out of reach, but the Ohakune base stays connected. Technical logistics or simple checks - we manage the details.”
Logistics
Domestic travel and trophy logistics are managed from Auckland (AKL) arrival through final field movement.
Notice
Visitor firearms licenses should be started about 4 months ahead. High-quality rifle hire is available from NZD 100/day.