New Plymouth hunting

White Cliffs, North Taranaki. Photo: Herb Spannagl.

Whitecliffs conservation area is one of the hunting blocks, New Plymouth

Wanganui region

Wanganui region.
The New Plymouth area has many hunting blocks available for recreational hunters to use. The area is characterised by steeply dissected hill country and a narrow coastal strip of uplifted marine terraces. Rivers run chiefly from east to west and have estuaries at the coast.

Location

The hunting areas are spread throughout the New Plymouth area.
Alpine plants, south of Skinner Hill, Egmont National Park. Photo: C Rudge.

Features

Rugged terrain, mixed forests, wetlands and rivers are some of the natural features you'll find in the New Plymouth area's conservation areas and scenic reserves.

Feral goat.

Where to hunt

View the descriptions of hunting blocks in the New Plymouth area.

Rerekapa hut, New Plymouth.

Places to stay

Learn about accommodation when hunting on public conservation land in the New Plymouth area.

Hunter with sight. Photo: C Rudge.

Plan & prepare

Find out how you can plan and prepare for a safe and enjoyable hunting trip in the New Plymouth area's hunting blocks.

Highlights:

Map showing the location of the Wanganui region.

Wanganui pesticide summary

View Wanganui Conservancy's most recently issued Pesticide Summary.

 
 

Find out more

Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Information

Egmont National Park

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

Taranaki Area Office
Phone:      +64 6 759 0350
Email:   wanganuiconservancy@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

 

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