Frontier Guiding

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us

Our primary focus is on free-range, wilderness hunts for mature Bull Tahr and Chamois Bucks, conducted in remote, pristine alpine environments.

Why Choose Us

01

Focus on Adventure & Earned Success

Our philosophy centers on delivering an authentic, adventurous mountain hunting experience where success is earned through effort, patience, and immersion in the raw beauty of the mountains. This provides exceptional trophy opportunities and a genuine sense of achievement, creating a story worth sharing for years to come.

01

Focus on Adventure & Earned Success

Our philosophy centers on delivering an authentic, adventurous mountain hunting experience where success is earned through effort, patience, and immersion in the raw beauty of the mountains. This provides exceptional trophy opportunities and a genuine sense of achievement, creating a story worth sharing for years to come.

01

Focus on Adventure & Earned Success

Our philosophy centers on delivering an authentic, adventurous mountain hunting experience where success is earned through effort, patience, and immersion in the raw beauty of the mountains. This provides exceptional trophy opportunities and a genuine sense of achievement, creating a story worth sharing for years to come.

02

Exclusive & Personalised Experience

We deliberately operate a limited number of hunts per year to ensure absolute focus on client experience and trophy quality. Our hunts are private, small group expeditions uniquely curated to the client.

02

Exclusive & Personalised Experience

We deliberately operate a limited number of hunts per year to ensure absolute focus on client experience and trophy quality. Our hunts are private, small group expeditions uniquely curated to the client.

02

Exclusive & Personalised Experience

We deliberately operate a limited number of hunts per year to ensure absolute focus on client experience and trophy quality. Our hunts are private, small group expeditions uniquely curated to the client.

03

Equipment Standards

We provide custom, high-end hunting rifles to all clients at no additional cost. All camp equipment, optics, and field gear used on our hunts are of the highest quality, selected for performance in alpine conditions.

03

Equipment Standards

We provide custom, high-end hunting rifles to all clients at no additional cost. All camp equipment, optics, and field gear used on our hunts are of the highest quality, selected for performance in alpine conditions.

03

Equipment Standards

We provide custom, high-end hunting rifles to all clients at no additional cost. All camp equipment, optics, and field gear used on our hunts are of the highest quality, selected for performance in alpine conditions.

04

Access to Remote Locations

Helicopter transport to remote Southern Alps locations is included in your package (weather permitting). If grounded, alternative transport ensures your arrival in equally secluded wilderness areas, guaranteeing your unique backcountry hunt far beyond any road access.

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Access to Remote Locations

Helicopter transport to remote Southern Alps locations is included in your package (weather permitting). If grounded, alternative transport ensures your arrival in equally secluded wilderness areas, guaranteeing your unique backcountry hunt far beyond any road access.

04

Access to Remote Locations

Helicopter transport to remote Southern Alps locations is included in your package (weather permitting). If grounded, alternative transport ensures your arrival in equally secluded wilderness areas, guaranteeing your unique backcountry hunt far beyond any road access.

05

Accommodation

We typically provide high-end tented basecamps flown into the mountains, offering clients an immersive wilderness experience without compromising on comfort.

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Accommodation

We typically provide high-end tented basecamps flown into the mountains, offering clients an immersive wilderness experience without compromising on comfort.

05

Accommodation

We typically provide high-end tented basecamps flown into the mountains, offering clients an immersive wilderness experience without compromising on comfort.

06

Professional Credentials and Legal Authorization

Executive Board Member of the New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides Association (NZPHGA); Registered Outfitter Member of NZPHGA — legally permitted to guide in New Zealand's Wilderness Zones; Qualified First Aid and Avalanche Safety; Trained and experienced in helicopter operations for alpine hunting

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Professional Credentials and Legal Authorization

Executive Board Member of the New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides Association (NZPHGA) Registered Outfitter Member of NZPHGA — legally permitted to guide in New Zealand's Wilderness Zones Qualified First Aid and Avalanche Safety Trained and experienced in helicopter operations for alpine hunting

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Professional Credentials and Legal Authorization

Executive Board Member of the New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides Association (NZPHGA); Registered Outfitter Member of NZPHGA — legally permitted to guide in New Zealand's Wilderness Zones; Qualified First Aid and Avalanche Safety; Trained and experienced in helicopter operations for alpine hunting

Our Team

True alpine hunting in the Southern Alps

You'll be led by our highly experienced, professional guides, each possessing intimate knowledge and extensive experience within the specific Southern Alps areas you'll be hunting. They focus on mature trophy Bull Tahr and Chamois. As a registered Outfitter operation with NZPHGA Executive Board involvement, we prioritise client safety, ethical hunting practices, and delivering world-class experiences.

Matt Vincent

Guide

Matt Vincent

Guide

Matt Vincent

Guide

Vin Elliott

Owner & Head Guide

Vin Elliott

Owner & Head Guide

Vin Elliott

Owner & Head Guide

Vin Elliott

Owner & Head Guide

Vin Elliott

Owner & Head Guide

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