Other Information
Hunting Clothing
Remember that New Zealand seasons are opposite to those in the Northern
Hemisphere; summer in the USA is winter in New Zealand. Clothing should
be for cool to cold conditions, which may include rain and snow especially
during May, June and July. Boots must have a good rubber tread sole
or deep cleats, be broken in and preferably waterproof. All hunting
is done on foot with 4x4 vehicles being used for transport. We also
may when necessary use a helicopter to move hunters from one area
to another.
Optics
A lot of our hunting is open alpine country where animals can often
be seen at long distances. It is important you bring a good set of
binoculars for spotting game. It is not necessary to bring a spotting
scope as all our guides carry one and also laser range finders when
necessary.
Taxidermy
We work in with the leading taxidermists in New Zealand. Expediting
and/or mounting of your trophies can be easily arranged. Charges for
these services are additional.
Insurance
Clients should ensure that they have current medical and travel insurance
including trip cancellation insurance. New Zealand does have a comprehensive
public accident and rehabilitation cover which applies to residents
and visitors to New Zealand.
Firearms
There is no difficulty in bringing conventional sporting rifles into
New Zealand. Please note that handguns and military style firearms
can not be brought into the country for hunting purposes. A firearms
License and Import Permit are available at the port of entry into
the country. Documentation can be obtained from us prior to your hunt
regarding the importation of your firearms into New Zealand. Currently
the Government charge for the import permit and Firearms license is
NZ$25. At your first point of entry into New Zealand (Auckland or
Christchurch airports) advise customs that you have a firearm(s) and
they will direct you to the Airport Police.
Most shots are between 100-300 yards on big game so 7mmMags to .300
Mags are ideal. We do have rifles, shotguns and .22 rifles available
for your use if you don’t want to bring your own firearms.
Flights to New Zealand
From November 2004, Air New Zealand will fly direct from Los Angeles
to Christchurch 3 times a week. We can even arrange your flights to
New Zealand from anywhere in the USA. We also recommend that you contact
Jacky Keith of Esplanade Tours and her details are as follows,;
Esplanade Tours,
160 Commonwealth Avenue,
L3, Boston,
MA 02116.
Phone: 617 266-7465, 800 628-4893.
Email: jkeith@esplanadetours.com
Website: www.esplanadetours.com
Any internal flights are at the expense of the client. All other
internal transport is included in the daily rate.
Visas
For US citizens, a visa is not required; however a current passport
is mandatory on entry into New Zealand. If in doubt, check with your
travel agent.
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