Kuranui - Premier hunting outfitter in New Zealand.

Simply Translated Kuranui means 'Big Red'...

"VOTED NEBRASKA SAFARI CLUB OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR 2008"

Kuranui is a premier hunting outfitter in New Zealand specialising in Big Red Stags. An exciting fair chase hunt awaits you! Track through native bush and Manuka clad rolling hills of the Kaimai–Mamaku Range before emerging into open grassy clearings where the pure clear waters of the Kuhatahi Stream meander and majestic red stags come out to graze. Hunting these hills for some of the world’s finest trophy deer will be among your most precious memories and a highlight of your hunting career.

  • Red Stag Kuranui Game reserve
    Red Stag
  • Rusa Kuranui Game reserve
    Rusa Deer
  • Fallow Kuranui Game reserve
    Fallow Deer
  • Wild Goats Kuranui Game reserve
    Wild Goats
  • Wild Rams Kuranui Game reserve
    Wild Rams
  • Red Stags Kuranui Game reserve
    Red Stags

As our guests you will enjoy our hospitality exclusively as we only have one party here at any time. Kuranui specialises in majestic red stags and also has Fallow, Wapiti, Rusa, Sika, Arapawa ram, wild goats and small game. South Island Tahr and Chamois hunts can also be part of your New Zealand hunting adventure from our lodge. Guests can also enjoy night shooting for opossum and rabbits, and paradise duck hunting in season.

Hunters and non-hunters are welcome, and firearms with quality optics can be provided.

Renowned New Zealand hunting guide

Red Stag Trophy Kuranui New Zealand
Guide with Huge Red Stag Trophy taken by European hunter at Kuranui in 2008.
Your guide Mort is well known for his extensive hunting experience, live capture of wild red deer during the 80's and guiding in the thick bush country of the Hauhangaroa Range. He has represented New Zealand in shooting, is a member of Safari Club International and is an SCI certified trophy scorer. Mort has a lifetime love of the outdoors and has spent many years teaching young hunters the necessary basics of bush survival and the art of hunting red deer. His stories are legendary and his grin infectious. An avid hunter for over 35 years his passion now is the thrill of tracking trophies for his guests, revelling in their excitement and adrenalin rush at the conclusion of their successful hunt and the reliving of it all again in the comfort of Kuranui Lodge.


Voted Nebraska SCI Outfitter of the year 2008
Safari Club International Member
Safari Club International Member
New Zealand Professional Hunting Guide Member
Dallas Safari Club Member