Manuherikia hunting
Located in Mackenzie Country & Waitaki hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
The East and West Manuherikia river valleys are generally gentle, rolling tussock country. Red deer and pigs are found here.Species
- 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
General information
This region is part of the Oteake Conservation Park and is generally gentle, rolling tussock country. Red deer and pigs are found here.
Access
To access the Oteake hunting block from the eastern side of Hawkdun Range, turn off SH 83 on to Backyards road for 2 kms to Otamatapaio Conservation Area. There is 4wd access from here for 4 km to the gorge. From a second vehicle park here a marked public walking easement takes you to Otamatapaio Hut or an easement which branches off via Dog Gully.
To access the block from the western side of Hawkdun Range, there is a public foot and vehicle easement at Shepherds Hut Creek. Runholder permission is required before taking firearms on the easement.
The northern end of the block can be accessed from end of Broken hut rd on the Berwen easement.
Landholders
- Patsy or Simon Croft, Berwen
- Hugh and Mandy Cameron, Otematata
- Evan Gibson, Otamatapaio (station manager)
- Dave and Lisa Anderson, Bog Roy
Maps
- Topo50 CA15, CB15
Huts
Pesticide operations
Hunters are advised to check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where they intend to hunt.
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 | |
