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Mackenzie Country & Waitaki hunting

In this section:

Where to hunt
- Ahuriri
- Ben Ohau
- Dobson
- Gamack
- Godley-Macaulay
- Hall Range
- Hopkins
- Huxley
- Jollie-Cass
- Kirkliston
- Maitland
- Oteake Range
- Quailburn
- Ruataniwha
- St Marys Range
- Temple
- Two Thumb

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Overview of the hunting blocks within the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area (PDF, 1057K)

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Mackenzie Country & Waitaki area

Where to hunt

There are numerous hunting blocks in the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area. Details about each block are listed below.

Ahuriri hunting block

This block is part of the Ahuriri Conservation Park.

Ben Ohau hunting block

The Ben Ohau Conservation Area consists of open tussock country, within the Ruataniwha Conservation Park.

Dobson hunting block

The majority of this hunting area consists of beech forest located within the Ruataniwha Conservation Park.

Gamack hunting block

The Gamack Range extends south from the Liebig Range bordering Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

Godley-Macaulay hunting block

This area lies north of Lake Tekapo and between the Godley River and Two Thumb Stream. Tahr and chamois are found here.

Hall Range hunting block

This range sits between the Godley and Cass rivers northwest of Lake Tekapo and incorporates the western side of the Hall Range and all of Haszard Ridge. Tahr and chamois are found here.

Hopkins hunting block

The Hopkins Valley is a mixture of beech forest, open tussock tops and scree and rock slopes.

Huxley hunting block

This is a beech forest valley north of Lake Ohau, consisting of the north and south branch and lower confluence of the Huxley River.

Jollie-Cass hunting block

This area is open year round and is subject to tahr control and recovery operations.

Kirkliston hunting block

This is an open hunting area except for the Kirkliston and Potato Stream catchments where forestry contractors are working at various times of the year.

Maitland hunting block

This is a beech forest valley with open, rocky scree tops on the west of Lake Ohau, and is located within the Ruataniwha Conservation Park.

Oteake Range hunting block

This region is part of the Oteake Conservation Area and is generally gentle, rolling tussock country. Red deer and pigs are found here.

Quailburn hunting block

This area consists of beech forest remnants and open tussock country, with red and fallow deer, tahr and chamois all present.

Ruataniwha hunting block

This is block covers Ruataniwha (Ben Ohau) Peak between Greta Stream and Glen Lyon road, within the Ruataniwha Conservation Park.

St Marys Range hunting block

This hunting area covers open, rocky ground southwest of Kurow. Red deer, chamois and pigs are present.

Temple hunting block

This is a beech forest valley north of Lake Ohau, which includes the north and south branches of the Temple Stream and its lower confluence.

Two Thumb hunting block

This region covers the range east of Lake Tekapo and south of Two Thumb Stream. The area carries tahr and chamois.

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Hunting in conservation areas brochure

Importing and exporting hunting trophies

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Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

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