Dobson hunting
Located in Mackenzie Country & Waitaki hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
The majority of this hunting area consists of beech forest located within Ruataniwha Conservation Park. Red deer, tahr and chamois are found here.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
- Tahr
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
General information
The majority of this hunting area consists of beech forest located within Ruataniwha Conservation Park. The tops are exposed rock and scree with the terrain becoming more challenging at the northern end of the valley where it borders with Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Red deer, tahr and chamois are found here.
Access
Public access is via Glen Lyon Road to Glen Lyon Station. Permission is required from Glen Lyon Station to continue beyond the homestead. 4WD vehicles are required to access beyond Glen Lyon Homestead.
Landholders
Ken and Jane Wigley, Glen Lyon Station
Map
- Topo50 BY15
Huts
- Station Hut - Glen Lyon Station - private hut
- Grough Hut
- Kennedy Memorial Hut
- Reardon Biv
Know before you go
Dogs
Permission is required from Glen Lyon Station to access the Dobson Valley with dogs. Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times in riverbed areas and wetlands between the months of August and the end of February, because of nesting birdlife.
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
| 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 |
| Full office details | |
