FAQ's About Ivory Cliffs Estate
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Yes, the lodge and land are owned by the company.
Yes, the lodge is located on the estate in the North Island.
We have four guest rooms.
Ivory Cliffs Estate is 2,500 acres.
Yes, the estate is ring fenced with a 6ft fence.
No, the property is not separated into different areas.
Yes, the topography of the property allows the game to behave as they would in their natural environment. The property is over ⅓ dense native brush, allowing plenty of cover.
Our main lodge & the estate is located roughly an hours drive North of the city of Napier, on the North Island of New Zealand.
Ivory Cliffs Estate is directed by Liam Quinn, Liam was born into the industry and has been involved in outfitting in NZ his entire life. Along with hunting overseas in various countries professionally & for his own personal trips.
Yes.
FAQ's on Hunting at Ivory Cliffs Estate
At Ivory Cliffs Estate you will see multiple stags in each category, this allows for personal preference on antler shape etc & gives you the ability to pass Stags that are broken or you do not like.
Ivory Cliffs Estate caters to bow hunters. Our guides are experienced guiding archery hunts, these are conducted via spot & stalk or sitting near prominent game trails etc.
In New Zealand there are no regulated big game hunting seasons. The “seasons” are dictated by antler growth. We start hunting late February - July.
We aim to keep the shots inside 300 yards, but this can be catered to the hunters requirements.
Yes, this is what we recommend as it saves the hassle of travelling with one.
Everything from 6.5PRC - 300 magnums, we have a wide variety.
Yes, it is possible to take a small amount of meat home with you. However this is at your own risk.
The meat is either used in the lodge for meals or donated.
Yes, we like to keep you with your same guide for the entirety of your hunt.
Yes, you can upgrade in the field.
Yes, your guide will advise the class of stag you are looking at.
The guides call is final & you do not have to pay the increase in trophy fee.
A wounded animal is classified as killed and you would be charged for it.
This is a personal choice but we prefer fixed or semi fixed. Such as Ramcat.
Yes.
No, your guide will have one but feel free to bring one if you like.
A gear list will be provided when you book.
Yes.
We can offer stags in excess of 700”.
Yes, we have a small herd that produce some great trophies.
Our elk are Rocky Mountain Elk.
Our Sika are a mix of Nippon & Manchurian.
Yes, we can offer gamebird hunts for waterfowl in the legal season (May - June) for Mallard, grey duck, black swan, canadian goose & Paradise duck.
No, we can organise a foot hunt for these animals. However it can be very physical.
Yes, you can add animals on, on a trophy fee basis.
International wire transfer, credit card or cash.
We recommend booking whatever size you feel comfortable booking, remember you can always upgrade in the field.
We sculpt each hunt to the individual so you can have very limited mobility & we will make your hunt a success.
Spot & stalk.
We utilise Can-am ATVs to access the estate, and various glassing points.
Early season is warm days often with occasional thunder storms. Mid season temps drop to Mid 50s with cooler mornings & evenings. Late season we can expect daily frosts, cold wind and highs in the 40s.
There is no minimum, you are better to hunt with a bow you can comfortably draw, than a bow that is hard to draw and you make lots of movement doing so.
Yes, however you need up to 6 months to obtain permission from the NZ police. We will assist you in this process, however we advise against bringing a firearm if you plan to do any pre or post hunt touring in NZ or have any other stops along the way.
The terrain is a mix from flat, to vertical on the cliff faces. With most of what you hunt in the moderate category. The property is well tracked for ATV access however.
No, once we identify a trophy animal we are dropped off by the helicopter and the shot is made from the ground.
They rut from mid March - end of April. This also coincides with the Sika & Fallow.
The Schedule is fairly fluid, as the Tahr & Chamois hunt is based on the weather. Your hunt will always start at the Ivory cliffs lodge in the North Island, then when the weather is right you will travel to the south island.
Yes, we can arrange for our videographer to film your hunt and provide you with an edited film of your hunt.
The best time for this hunt is from late April to the end of July. This is because at this time of the year (going into our winter) the Tahr have their best capes. Their maine is incredible!!
FAQ's on Expediting (dip & pack)
Yes, but we do not offer this service as it requires a rush job to prepare the skins etc.
Six - nine months.
Yes, this is advised & we can recommend brokers.
We will provide you with a price list upon request.
You can, however we do not recommend this as it increases the cost of freight drastically.
Yes, these need additional paperwork the expediter handles.
They are usually salted & dried to be sent. However some countries like Australia prefer tanned skins.
Yes.
You pay the expediter directly.
FAQ's on Travelling to Ivory Cliffs Estate
If you are coming straight to the lodge we recommend flying directly to Napier.
You will likely arrive via Auckland international airport (NZs major hub) and clear customs here.
Roughly 1.5 hours.
We recommend Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand.
Roughly one hour.
Usually your guide.
YES, this minimizes any unexpected travel delays, and helps with jetlag.
Yes, we can advise an agent once you book.
Yes, once you book we can advise this agent.
FAQ's on Ivory Cliffs Estate Lodge
Our chef creates great meals utilising plenty of game meat from the estate, along with chicken & beef, paired with fresh vegetables.
Three main meals a day, along with plenty of baking and snacks (you won't lose weight!).
Yes, unless otherwise specified.
Yes.
Yes, New Zealand & Australia share the same power points which are different from the USA & Europe.
We have a selection of Red & white wines, along with spirits such as Jack Daniels, Appletons, Bombay Sapphire, Crown, vodka etc.
Yes, the tap water is filtered and safe to drink.
Yes, we offer a daily washing service.
The lodge is located on the property so you do not have daily commutes to your hunting area.
We have a range of Super Kings, Kings & Queen sized beds.