Central block hunting
Located in Coromandel hunting in the Coromandel region
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Introduction
Pigs are present in the Central block. Goats are also present in low numbers.Species
- Goats
- 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
Pigs are present in the Central block. Goats are also present in low numbers.
General information
The Central block encompasses the Papakai Ecological Area and large tracks of the Coromandel Forest Park totalling 13,918 ha. The 309 Road represents the northern boundary and the Tapu Coroglen Road the southern boundary. The eastern and western boundaries comprise privately owned land. The dominant forest type comprises kauri, podocarp and broadleaved forest. The terrain is undulating with sharp ridges and steep guts.
Access
The Central block has multiple access points mostly across privately owned land. The Tapu Coroglen Road offers entry points as does the 309 Road.
Landholders
All hunters are asked to respect the rights of private land owners and farmers and gain permission from the land owner/occupier should they intend to gain access to the block across private land.
Topo maps
NZTopo50 map T11
Dogs
Dogs should be kept on a lead when crossing private land. The Department also asks that hunters keep control of their dogs if using tracks frequented by members of the public/trampers/runners, etc. Dogs require a current kiwi aversion certificate to hunt in the Central block.
Read about avian awareness and avoidance training
Hut information
There are no huts in this block.
Additional information
Beware of vertical mine shafts in this area.
Contacts
| Hauraki Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | thames@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
3/366 Ngati Maru Highway (SH25) Thames 3500 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |
