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Introduction

The Ben Ohau Range consists of open tussock country, within Ruataniwha Conservation Park. Tahr and chamois are found in this block.

Species

  • Chamois
  • Tahr

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.

Dog access

Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.

About this hunting block

General information

The Ben Ohau Range consists of open tussock country, within Ruataniwha Conservation Park. Tahr and chamois are found in this block.

Access

Dog access

Dogs are not permitted on the marked walking easements without landholder permission. However, they may be taken on the public conservation land marked on the true right of Boundary Stream.

Eastern side of Ben Ohau Range

Access to conservation land is signposted from the Aoraki/Mt Cook highway (SH 80) on the true right of Boundary Stream.

Another access easement follows the true right of Big Rock Stream from the Aoraki/Mt Cook highway (SH 80).

A walking, mountain-biking and horse riding easement goes through private farmland to access the Gladstone and Twizel river catchments of the Ben Ohau Range. Access is from the Aoraki/Mount Cook highway (SH 80) where there is a designated car park area. To drive to Baikie Hut, 4WD access permission and a key must be obtained from Pukaki Downs Station. This track may be closed at times e.g. during periods of high fire danger. A fee or bond may be payable to the owners of Pukaki Downs Station. In order to protect the fragile environment above Baikie Hut, vehicles are to be left at the hut.

The southern end of the Ben Ohau Range is accessed via two walking easements through private farmland. There is a walking easement for Fraser Stream and another walking easement to Dart's Bush area and Flanagan Pass. These public access easements are signposted off Glen Lyon Road, west of Twizel.

Western side of Ben Ohau Range

Access to the western side of Ben Ohau Range is near the shores of Lake Ōhau via Glen Lyon Road. There is a walking track called Greta Track which starts either side of Gretas Stream (it is a circular track). Another track on the true left of Dorcy Stream can be driven with a 4WD vehicle to a disused airstrip. This track is open all year round but may be treacherous in winter conditions.

Landholders

Pukaki Downs Station (permission for 4WD to Baikie Hut)

Map

  • Topo50 BY15, BZ15

Huts

Know before you go

Note that cattle may be present between Greta and Dorcy Stream.

Contacts

Te Manahuna / Twizel Office
Phone:   0800 275 362
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   info@doc.govt.nz
Address:   15 Wairepo Road
Twizel 7901
Postal Address:   Private Bag 951
Twizel 7944
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