The scenic and wonderfully diverse Coromandel Peninsula is part of the Hauraki area. The Peninsula is traditionally known as Te Tara o Te Whai (the jagged barb of the stingray), and is the figurative ama (outrigger) that has Mt Te Aroha as its prow and Mt Moehau as its stern.
The area is known for its kauri cloaked volcanic ranges, rocky coastal headlands, sandy beaches, bays and estuaries. The coastline is dotted with islands and nationally significant sites for many of our threatened species.
The Coromandel Forest Park falls covers approximately 80,000 ha. It is broken up into eight hunting blocks:
Overview map of Coromandel hunting blocks (400K, JPG)
Pigs are the most popular and abundant game animal and can be found in nearly every block open for hunting. Goats are present in moderate numbers but have been eradicated in some of the more sensitive areas including the Moehau Kiwi Sanctuary, Otama and Whenuakite blocks.
The Coromandel Forest Park has some of New Zealand's best weather although conditions can change quickly. Given hunting opportunities are available from sea level to 800 m hunters should be prepared for any given conditions.
Location
State Highway 25 encircles the Coromandel Forest Park and offers multiple access points to hunting areas. State Highway 26 between Kopu and Paeroa also offers access to hunting areas.