Otawa Forest hunting
Located in Tauranga area hunting in the Bay of Plenty region
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Introduction
Deer and pig hunting is popular here. Both red deer and fallow deer are present. This lowland forest is dominated by tawa and rewarewa.Species
- Deer - Fallow
- Deer - Red
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Red deer, fallow deer and pigs are present here.
General information
Otawa Forest is located in the Papamoa Hills south of Te Puke. It contains lowland forest dominated by tawa and rewarewa.
Access
Access is from the end of Manoeka Road in the east, the Otawa Trig Track from Te Puke Quarry Road in the north, or from Demeter Road in the south.
The Te Puke Quarry Road access crosses private farmed land via a formed track. A small car park marks the entrance. Please leave the farm gates as you find them, and keep to the track.
Access through the quarry is legally permitted to foot traffic only and is subject to the following conditions:
- No hunting is permitted within the quarry area.
- Firearms must be unloaded at all times within the quarry area.
Topo map
NZTopo50 map BD37
Otawa is included in DOC's Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park map available from iSITES and Visitor Centres.
Additional information
Take care not to stray on to private land. Boundaries may not be fenced.
The quarry area in the south of the reserve carries risks due to potential quarry operations. Access through the quarry is legally permitted to foot traffic only and is subject to the following conditions:
- No hunting is permitted within the quarry area
- Firearms must be unloaded at all times within the quarry area
Know before you go
Help control wallabies in this area by reporting sightings
Wallabies can displace other species, affect pastures and native species' habitats.
They also potentially impact production and native ecosystems.
Report your sighting online – it only takes a few minutes.
You can also report wallaby sightings by calling 0800 80 99 66.
Contacts
| Tauranga Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
253 Chadwick Road West Greerton West Tauranga 3112 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 9003 Greerton West Tauranga 3142 |
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