Tussock Ridge Expeditions
Why Choose
Tussock Ridge Expeditions?
At Tussock Ridge Expeditions, we believe every hunt should be an unforgettable experience. Whether you're pursuing free-range game in New Zealand's rugged mountains or enjoying a premium estate hunt, every expedition is personally guided, meticulously planned, and tailored to your individual goals. From your first enquiry to the moment you return home, we're committed to delivering exceptional hunting, professional service, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Expert Guides
Your hunt deserves more than someone who knows where deer live. It deserves a guide who has spent years exploring New Zealand's most remote alpine country, understanding animal behaviour, weather patterns, and the subtle details that consistently lead to success.
Every expedition is personally guided with a commitment to professionalism, safety, and hard-earned local knowledge, giving you the best possible opportunity to pursue the trophy you've travelled across the world to find.
Tailored Experiences
No two hunters share the same goals. Whether you're chasing a world-class red stag, an alpine tahr, a mature chamois, or simply seeking an unforgettable wilderness adventure, every expedition is customised around your expectations, fitness level, and available time.
From helicopter-access hunts to challenging backpack expeditions deep into the Southern Alps, each trip is carefully planned to create an experience that's uniquely yours.
Personal Service
Exceptional hunting deserves exceptional service. From your first enquiry until your departure, every detail is managed with care to ensure a seamless experience.
We assist with travel planning, accommodation, equipment advice, trophy preparation, and logistics, allowing you to focus on what matters most—immersing yourself in New Zealand's spectacular backcountry and enjoying the hunt of a lifetime.
The New Zealand Advantage
​New Zealand offers something increasingly rare in today’s hunting world — freedom.
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No draw system. No decade-long wait. When you are ready to hunt, the mountains are open.
Access can be by helicopter into remote alpine basins, followed by tent-based backcountry camps where everything is carried on your back. Days are spent glassing vast country, climbing steep faces, and living in the mountains — not returning to a lodge each night.
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Unlike most sheep hunts, New Zealand also allows the opportunity to harvest meat animals during the expedition. It is entirely possible to be eating fresh venison in a high camp while continuing the search for a mature stag, tahr, or chamois.
For bowhunters, this creates a rare opportunity: multiple stalks, repeated close encounters, and real mountain pressure — not just a single chance over ten days. High drama. Real consequence. Earned success.
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One expedition. Multiple species. Wild country.
Total immersion.
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Feel free to reach out to us directly with any inquiries. We are here to assist you in planning your next hunting adventure.