Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting

In this section:

Where to hunt

Getting to Stewart Island/Rakiura
Hunting block availability

Map of all Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting blocks

You can click on the block numbers in this map to view a detailed map of each hunting block or you can select blocks from the list of hunting blocks.

Please note:

Temporary boundary changes may be in place for hunting blocks. Please check the list of current boundary changes and maps before embarking on your hunting trip.

You must use the detailed maps of hunting blocks for general information and trip planning only - they are not designed for navigation purposes.

Map of Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting blocks. Click on block numbers to view a detailed map of each hunting block. 1 Maori Beach. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 181K). 2 Bungaree. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 167K).3 Murray. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 180K).4 Rollers. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 167K).5 Christmas. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 160K). 6 Lucky. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 154K). 7 Yankee. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 168K). 8 Smokey. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 177K). 9 Long Harry. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 155K). 10 East Ruggedy. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 168K). 11 West Ruggedy. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 157K). 12 Waituna. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 155K). 13 Big Hellfire. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 159K). 14 Little Hellfire. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 161K). 15 Mason Homestead. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 169K). 16 Martins Creek. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 169K). 17 Cavalier. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 148K). 18 Doughboy. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 180K). 19 North Pegasus. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 179K). 20 South Pegasus. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 174K). 21 Upper Lords River. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 191K). 22 North Tikotatahi. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 169K). 23 Kellys. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 194K). 24 Bosom. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 166K). 25 Little Glory Cove. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 167K). 26 South Big Glory. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 190K). 27 Mid Big Glory. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 191K). 28 North Big Glory. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 167K). 29 Hapuatuna. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 167K). 30 Abrahams Bay. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 179K). 31 South West Arm. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 191K). 32 Rakeahua. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 197K). 33 Freds Camp. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 200K). 34 Freshwater. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 198K). 35 North Arm. Click to view a map of the hunting block (JPG, 197K). Rakiura Maori Land Trust Block. Click to go to the Hunt Rakiura website for more information and to book blocks. Rakiura Maori Land Trust Block. Click to go to the Hunt Rakiura website for more information and to book blocks.

View a larger map of all hunting blocks on Stewart Island/Rakiura (JPG, 99K)

To access information and book Rakiura Maori Land Trust Blocks (marked in purple on the map) go to the Hunt Rakiura website.

Detailed maps of hunting blocks on Stewart Island/Rakiura

  1. Maori Beach (JPG, 181K)
  2. Bungaree (JPG, 167K)
  3. Murray (JPG, 180K)
  4. Rollers (JPG, 167K)
  5. Christmas (JPG, 160K)
  6. Lucky (JPG, 154K)
  7. Yankee (JPG, 168K)
  8. Smoky (JPG, 177K)
  9. Long Harry (JPG, 155K)
  10. East Ruggedy (JPG, 168K)
  11. West Ruggedy (JPG, 157K)
  12. Waituna (JPG, 155K)
  13. Big Hellfire (JPG, 159K)
  14. Little Hellfire (JPG, 161K)
  15. Mason Homestead (JPG, 176K)
  16. Martins Creek (JPG, 174K)
  17. Cavalier (JPG, 148K)
  18. Doughboy (JPG, 180K)
  19. North Pegasus (JPG, 179K)
  20. South Pegasus (JPG, 174K)
  21. Upper Lords River (JPG, 198K)
  22. North Tikotatahi (JPG, 196K)
  23. Kellys (JPG, 194K)
  24. Bosom (JPG, 166K)
  25. Little Glory Cove (JPG, 178K)
  26. South Big Glory (JPG, 190K)
  27. Mid Big Glory (JPG, 191K)
  28. North Big Glory (JPG, 167K)
  29. Hapuatuna (JPG, 167K)
  30. Abrahams Bay (JPG, 179K)
  31. South West Arm (JPG, 191K)
  32. Rakeahua (JPG, 197K)
  33. Freds Camp (JPG, 200K)
  34. Freshwater (JPG, 198K)
  35. North Arm (JPG, 195K)

Getting to Stewart Island/Rakiura

Blocks 1-7 and 25-35: Easily accessible by water-taxi or boat charter from Oban.

Blocks 8-24: Visitors usually charter a boat, plane or helicopter to reach these blocks.

For information about getting to the Island or the blocks go to www.stewartisland.co.nz or check the Stewart Island (Rakiura) hunting information sheet (PDF, 973K).

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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

Contacts

Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 219 0009
Address:   15 Main Road
Stewart Island
Email:   rakiuravc@doc.govt.nz
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