Accommodation

Best Western Camelot Motor Lodge

For great Christchurch Accommodation close to the city centre but with nice quiet rooms (to let you sleep well before your day fishing or hunting) we recommend Best Western Camelot Motor Lodge.

AA Supreme Host of the Year: Winner 2008, Runner Up 2009. Rated Qualmark 4 Star Excellent

No 52

Quality self contained accommodation, only 2 minutes walk from the centre of Methven. #52 is a quiet private apartment with modern amenites and friendly host’s.

52 main St, Methven, New Zealand

Ph: 0274 043950
Website at www.no52.co.nz

Glenbrae Bed and Breakfast

Glenbrae is a warm, sunny Bed and Breakfast, built in 1996 to take advantage of the all day sun. Surrounded by beautiful gardens in a secure and quiet location, only minutes from the town centre. Glenbrae looks out over the local foothills with views of Mt Hutt and Mt Somers.

134 Forest Drive, Methven 7730, Canterbury
Ph: (03) 302 8391 | Fax: (03) 302 8139
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Mt Hutt Motels

Look out over award winning gardens & manicured lawns from our large well appointed self catering studio & two bedroom apartments

205 Main St., P.O. Box 76, Methven Mt Hutt Village
Ph: (03) 302 8382 | Fax: (03) 302 8382

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Glenrock Lodge

Glenrock is a working backcountry station [ranch], located right on the banks of the upper Rakaia River. It is ideally situated to take advantage of the many fishing opportunities in the headwaters of the Rakaia River and several iconic spring creeks. It is also an excellent base for some of our free range hunts.

Double Hill Run Road, Methven, New Zealand
Ph: +64 3 318 5855 | E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: www.glenrocklodge.co.nz

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Stoney Creek

We have the gear for your next adventure - hunting, tramping, backpacking or travelling; where ever the destination maybe.

Our aim is to bring to you risk free online shopping. Where you can buy quality hunting, tramping, backpacking and travelling supplies from the comfort of your own home and have them delivered to your front door. See our online shopping details, guarantees etc.

128 Willow Street, Tauranga, New Zealand.
Ph: +64 7 577 9254 | Fax: +64 7 5779509

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website at www.stoneycreek.co.nz

NZ Professional Hunting Guides Assn

The formation of the New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides Association arise from senior industry members seeking to upgrade the industry over-all, determined to provide a consistently high standard of professional service to all who visited New Zealand to trophy hunt.

Manuka Point Lodge, R.D. Methven 7791
Don Patterson - President

Ph: +64 3 318 5878 | Fax: +64 3 318 5879
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website at www.nzphga.com

NZ Professional Fishing Guides Assn

New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides' Association Is The National Body Representing Fishing Guides Throughout New Zealand.

P O Box 574, GISBORNE, New Zealand
Ph: +64 6 868 4214 | Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
website at www.fishingguides.co.nz

Safari Supply Co

New Zealand is a nation of adventurers with many of us participating in a wide range of activities. The Safari Supply Company was set up to help New Zealanders find products and services to enable and enhance their adventures, we are pleased that international customers find our range of appeal too.

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Proguides

ProGuides is a non-profit professional association of tour guides and driver/guides in New Zealand.

The tour guide profession consists of lot of individuals doing a highly qualified job. ProGuides as an industry body is highly recognized and valued by the wider industry.

123 Woodglen Rd, Glen Eden, Auckland 0602

Ph: +64 9 818 2360 | Fax: +64 9-818 2360
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Website at www.proguides.co.nz

Metvuw.com

website at www.metvuw.com

NZ Mountain Safety Council

MSC is a national organisation responsible for safety in land based outdoor activities. We facilitate the setting of standards, offer training, distribute resources, lead public awareness campaigns and foster positive support in the community so that more people can discover and enjoy New Zealand's outdoors safely.

19 Tory Street, PO Box 6027, Wellington, 6141

Ph: +64 4 385 7162 | Fax: +64 4 385 7366
Website at www.mountainsafety.org.nz

Ecan River Reports

Find out the river flow data for sites around Canterbury.

Website at http://www.ecan.govt.nz

Dept of Conversation, Fish and Game NZ

‘Fish and Game New Zealand’ is the collective brand name of the New Zealand Fish and Game Council and 12 regional Fish and Game Councils established in 1990 to represent the interests of anglers and hunters, and provides co-ordination of the management, enhancement, and maintenance of sports fish and game (Section 26B of the Conservation Act 1987). Fish and Game councils are the statutory managers of sports fish and game bird resources and their sustainable recreational use by anglers and hunters New Zealand wide, except in the Chatham Islands and for fishing in the Lake Taupo catchment where it is managed by the Department of Conservation.

Website at www.fishandgame.org.nz

Can I also go fishing on my hunting trip?

The hunting season generally starts late in the fishing season when some waters are closed and the days are shorter. There are some fishing opportunities, but the fishing may not be as easy or productive as peak season. If you would like to combine some fishing with your hunting trip, let us know prior to your arrival and we will plan your hunt in an area that still has good late season fishing.

What experience do the guides have?

Owner and senior guide, Al Kircher, has been fishing and hunting throughout the South New Zealand for over 35 years and has been guiding since 1985. He is also a member of the NZ Professional Hunting Guides Assn, the NZ Professional Fishing Guides Assn, and a recognised Mountain Safety Council Outdoor leader. At times we use other experienced guides to compliment our guiding operation,these guides are selected on their ability to excel and to provide the best possible fishing or hunting experience. All guides have current First Aid Certificates and appropriate licenses as required by Industry Standards.

Where do we Hunt?

Tahr, Chamois, Red Stag, Fallow buck and Arapawa Ram are hunted throughout the backcountry of the Central South Island, either on Public Conservation Land or private land. We also hunt in the Marlborough for Red Stag and Wild boar. and the Sika are hunted in the Central North Island.

How do we get there?

Most international hunters travelling to New Zealand enter through Auckland or Christchurch, an information document re travel details and transporting firearms will be emailed on confirmation of your hunt.

What do I need to take with me?

A comprehensive gear list will be provided on confirmation of your hunt.

What Experience do I need to have and how fit do I need to be?

Hunters do not have to be experienced climbers, but should be fit, active and able to walk in a variety of terrain such as steep hills, snowgrass, shingle and scree etc, age is no barrier, but a positive mental attitude, faith in the ability of your guide and a sense of humour will help ensure your success. For those that are questioning their own personal fitness and ability, we utilise Game Estates and select private properties to maximise your hunting opportunities.

What happens if the weather's bad?

The weather always plays an important part in any hunting or fishing adventure. We try to tailor our hunting itineraries to ensure that there is sufficient time to allow for weather problems, or to locations where the weather has less of a chance to disrupt your hunt. Over the past 25 years of guiding, I have never had a hunt that has had to be curtailed unsuccessfully because of the weather, but as in all hunting there has been occasions where it has gone to the wire - thats hunting!

What's included in each trip?

All hunting Itineraries are fully guided, airport to airport, and include all meals, transport, accommodation, any access or concession fees, field prep of trophies and Govt Taxes. Prices do not include taxidermy charges or alcoholic beverages.

Which Taxidermist do you recommend?

As guides we endeavour to show you experiences and create memories. Good looking trophies on your wall help to recreate those memories and are a very important part of the "story" in years to come. We use one of New Zealands best taxidermists - Andrew Holt of Big Game Taxidermy based in Christchurch close to the ChCh International Airport. We will visit Big Game Taxidermy prior to your hunt, and again when we drop off your trophies at the end if the hunt. andrew will make al the appropriate shipping arrangements to ensure your trophies arrive home in top condition.