Fiordland Big 3
Join us King’s Birthday Weekend for the 2026 Fiordland Big 3!
It’s a weekend of hunting, games, food, and family fun.
Hunting begins Thursday night, with weigh-in Sunday at Te Anau Rugby Club. This event supports pest control while celebrating the outdoors.
Enjoy pig-carrying and possum-throwing comps, food stalls, and a licensed bar.
New Mums & Kids category means fun for all ages—whether you're hunting or just here for the vibes, it’s a top day out!
Fiordland Big 3 Details
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Key Dates & Times
Entries close at 5:00pm on Thursday 29 May, with kids entries still available at weigh-in. Hunting begins at 7:00pm on Thursday 29 May, with no early starts permitted.
Weigh-in will be held on Sunday 1 June at the Te Anau Rugby Grounds. It opens at 12:00pm and closes at 2:00pm sharp, with no late entries accepted. Prizegiving will begin approximately between 3:30pm and 4:00pm once weigh-in is complete.
Location
The event is based at the Te Anau Rugby Clubrooms on Dusky Street, Te Anau.
Weigh-In & Prizegiving
The bar will open from 12:00pm at the Rugby Clubrooms, which is a licensed venue and no BYO alcohol is permitted. Food will be available for purchase, and a courtesy coach will operate while the bar is open.
Entry Fees
Adult team entries (ages 16+) are $200 per team, with up to four people per team. Adult individual entries are $50 per person. Youth team entries (ages 12–16) are $40 per team. Kids teams (up to 16 years) are $20 per team if entered online or $35 on the day. Mum & Kids entries are $30 online or $35 on the day.
What Do I Need to Catch?
Adult teams must present one deer, one pig, and one pest. Approved pest options include possum, Canadian goose, rabbit or hare, stoat or ferret, and magpie.
Adult individual entrants may present one pig or one deer only.
Youth teams must present one possum, one rabbit or hare, and one pig or deer, which must be gutted.
Kids teams must present one possum, one rabbit or hare, and one pest. Approved pest options for kids include mouse or rat, Canadian goose, stoat or ferret, and magpie.
Mum & Kids teams must present three different pest species from the approved list, which includes possum, Canadian goose, rabbit or hare, stoat or ferret, magpie, mouse, or rat.
For any enquiries, please contact tournament management via email.
Our Sponsors
This Event can only be made possible with the support of our community and some generous big brand and local sponsors, so for that on behalf of the Te Anau Rugby Club we thank you!
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