SOUTHBOUND SAFARIS LTD

What do we do? Southbound Safaris Limited began with a hunting passion between a father and son, providing New Zealand’s Southern Terrains through a guided hunting experience and nature photography. The wilderness hunts offer a fair chase of many known species such as the notorious Mature Red Stag, Himalayan Bull Tahr, Chamios Buck, and many more.

GUIDED HUNTS

Individual Prices, Packages & Add-Ons

NZ Mature Red Stag

*All individual prices are in USD and include the guide fee, trophy fee, transport, meals & accommodation

Free-range Stags

250-360SCI: $2,500

Trophy Stags

370SCI: $5,000

370-400SCI: $8,000

401-440SCI: $10,000

441-480SCI: $12,500

481-500SCI: $15,000

501-550SCI: $20,000

551-600SCI: $28,500

NZ Himalayan Bull Tahr

*All individual prices are in USD and include the guide fee, trophy fee, transport, meals & accommodation
Starting from $6,000
NZ Chamois Buck

*All individual prices are in USD and include the guide fee, trophy fee, transport, meals & accommodation
Starting from $5,000
NZ Fallow Buck

*All individual prices are in USD and include the guide fee, trophy fee, transport, meals & accommodation
Small: $4,500
Large: $6,000
NZ Arapawa Ram

*All individual prices are in USD and include the guide fee, trophy fee, transport, meals & accommodation
Starting from $1,250

Package Deals

NZ Tahr & Chamois - $9,000

*All package prices are in USD and include the guide fee, trophy fee, transport, meals & accommodation
Covers 4-night stay
*Additional daily rates will be added to the original package price
*Additional helicopter hire - From $1,800 per hour
NZ Stag, Tahr & Fallow - $12,000

*All package prices are in USD and include the guide fee, trophy fee, transport, meals & accommodation
Covers 4-night stay
*Additional daily rates will be added to the original package price
*Additional helicopter hire - From $1,800 per hour
NZ Stag & Tahr - $10,000

*All package prices are in USD and include the guide fee, trophy fee, transport, meals & accommodation
Covers 4-night stay
*Additional daily rates will be added to the original package price
*Additional helicopter hire - From $1,800 per hour

Add-On Deals

NZ Turkey

*Free with any individual or package deal for the first 5 hunts booked for the 2025 season
NZ Wallaby

*Free with any individual or package deal for the first 5 hunts booked for the 2025 season

SERVICES & OUR POLICY

Firearms

Ammunition and firearms can be provided for the hunt.

Find out more about applying for, bringing and using firearms in New Zealand by clicking here.

Services

Transport

Upon flight arrival, we can arrange pick-up and drop-off from the airport. We will transport you to and from your accommodation site.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be discussed before arrival. There are many sites including Fable Terrace Downs Resort, Huts, and Private Homestays .

Our Policy

~ Deposits ~

A 20% deposit is required to confirm your booking and secure the requested dates for the hunt.

All deposits are non-refundable and the hunts are not considered booked until the deposit is received.

~ Cancellations ~

Cancellations made within 90 days (3 months) of the scheduled arrival date, Southbound Safaris Limited will refund the deposit.

Cancellations made within 30 days (1 month) of the scheduled arrival date, Southbound Safaris Limited will charge USD 3,500 per hunter.

If a booking is cancelled within 14 days (2 weeks) of the planned date, the client will forfeit 100% of the hunt unless new dates can be arranged.

~ Travel ~

Southbound Safaris Limited recommends that each person obtain full travel insurance for flight durations and the value of the hunt before arrival.

~ Prices ~

All prices are in US dollars.

ABOUT US

We are Morgan, Ella and Keith, your dedicated hunters and photographer based in the outskirts of Darfield, New Zealand. Together, we share the thrill of adventure and capture the breath-taking moments of your hunting experience. This experience is for you to take home photos and memories from Southbound Safaris Limited that you’ll never forget.

The creation of Southbound Safaris Limited derived from a shared passion for being out and about in our beautiful countryside. We often found ourselves hunting together for the thrill of a chase. Come along and share this experience with those who enjoy the outdoors.

Meet the Team

Morgan Heselwood

OUTFITTER GUIDE
“Hunting has been my passion for as long as I can remember. My dad taught me from a young age everything that I know about hunting. I hope one day I can share that experience with my own and keep making memorable experiences with like-minded people.”
Qualifications: NZPHGA Professional Hunters Academy, NZQCf Certificate in Carpentry
Ella Reeves

PHOTOGRAPHER & MARKETER
“I was told growing up to never leave New Zealand without experiencing what our land has to offer. I never understood that until I picked up my camera, and now I can’t stop capturing nature’s fleeting moments. New Zealand is so green and beautiful and I’m glad to call this place my home.”
Qualifications: Bachelor of Fine Arts Photography, Master of Strategic Communication
Keith Heselwood

OUTFITTER GUIDE
“I am an experienced outfitter guide of 14 years, a family man with three grown kids and a grandchild. Born and raised in the country, hunting has been my favourite pastime since I was old enough to carry a knife. I truly enjoy meeting new people and helping them achieve their hunting goals.”
Qualifications: NZPHGA Professional Hunters Academy