Full day, fully guided Big Game hunting tour in Lake Tekapo up to 10 hours.

We hunt in free range private farm on a 4WD truck so we can't guarantee the animals that we can find during the tour. 

We take a 50% deposit fee for the animals you're interested to find and shoot. You may need to pay for the price difference or get a balance refund according to what you shoot. Please confirm with your guide before you shoot.  

  • Guide Rate: $1000 per pax (non-refundable regardless of finding an animal or not)

Hunting Animals – Seasons & Prices


Red Deer (Best on March-April, Huntable on Feb–Aug)

16” Stag – $16,000
14” Stag – $10,000
12” Stag – $4,000
10” Stag – $3,000
8” Stag – $1,500
Spiker – $1,500
Hind – $1,500 

Fallow Deer  (Best on April, Huntable on Feb – Sept)

Stag – $3,000
Hind – $1,500 

Tahr (Prime coats on May – Aug, available Year-round)

14” Bull – $10,000 
13” Bull – $7,500
12” Bull – $4,000
11” Bull – $2,000 
Nanny – $1,000

Merino Ram (Available all year-round)

Ram – $2,500

*Please note that your booking is not confirmed until we send you a payment request for 50% deposit fee and has been paid. 

Full day, fully guided Big Game hunting tour in Lake Tekapo up to 10 hours.
We hunt in free range private farm on a 4WD truck so we can't guarantee the animals that we can find during the tour.
We take a 50% deposit fee for the animals you're interested to find and shoot. You may need to pay for the price difference or get a balance refund according to what you shoot. Please confirm with your guide before you shoot. Guide Rate: $1000 per pax (non-refundable regardless of finding an animal or not)
Hunting Animals – Seasons & Prices
Red Deer (Best on March-April, Huntable on Feb–Aug)

16” Stag – $16,000
14” Stag – $10,000
12” Stag – $4,000
10” Stag – $3,000
8” Stag – $1,500
Spiker – $1,500
Hind – $1,500
Fallow Deer (Best on April, Huntable on Feb – Sept)
Stag – $3,000
Hind – $1,500 Tahr (Prime coats on May – Aug, available Year-round)
14” Bull – $10,000
13” Bull – $7,500
12” Bull – $4,000
11” Bull – $2,000
Nanny – $1,000 Merino Ram (Available all year-round) Ram – $2,500

*Please note that your booking is not confirmed until we send you a payment request for 50% deposit fee and has been paid.

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  • alarm Duration: 600
  • person Age: All Ages
  • people Group Size: Min 1

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  • Available for all ages
  • Packages start from NZ$399.00pp

Address: 7945, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie District

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  • What is the minimum age for Animal Encounter at Lake Tekapo?

    The minimum age for Animal Encounter at Lake Tekapo is suitable for all ages.

  • How long does an Animal Encounter session at Lake Tekapo last?

    The average Animal Encounter session at our Lake Tekapo centre is 2 to 3 hour.

  • Is Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo open for bookings during the week?

    Absolutely, however Animal Encounter is busiest at the weekend - and our Lake Tekapo centre is no exception. This means you might need a larger group monday through friday.

  • Is Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo open for bookings at weekends?

    Animal Encounter at Lake Tekapo is busiest at the weekends so we'd definitely recommend booking in advance! Obviously, we'll always try to accommodate last minute Animal Encounter bookings but once the spots are booked up they are booked up!

  • How popular is the Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo center?

    Geronigo® aims for all of our Animal Encounter locations to be amongst the the best and most popular, our Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo center is no exception. Book with confidence!

  • Can I buy a gift voucher for Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo?

    Yes you can buy Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo gift vouchers either online or over the phone. Geronigo® gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, can be gift wrapped or for a last minute gift idea can be instant email delivered. Remember that any gift experience voucher from Geronigo® including our Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo vouchers can be used for booking at any of our thousands of Geronigo® adventure locations (for no extra charge!).

  • What is the postcode for Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo?

    The postcode for Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo is 7945. Please note that sometimes our Animal Encounter centers are difficult to find from a postcode and satnav. We will supply detailed directions to Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo on your booking receipt.

  • Where is Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo?

    The Animal Encounter Lake Tekapo center is located at the following address: 48A D'Archiac Drive (Inside the Cairns Alpine Resort), 7945, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie District. Please note that sometimes our Animal Encounter centers are difficult to find, please follow the directions on your booking receipt!

  • How much is Animal Encounter at Lake Tekapo?

    The average package price of Animal Encounter at Lake Tekapo 699.00. The lowest price is 399.00 with the most expensive option being 2,000.00.

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