Tairua block hunting
Located in Coromandel hunting in the Coromandel region
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Introduction
Pigs are present in the Tairua 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 Tairua block. Goats are also present in low numbers.
General information
The Tairua block encompasses the Motutapere Ecological Area, Kapowai Ecological Area and Coromandel Forest Park totalling approx 10,000 ha. The forest types comprise lowland/coastal to secondary manuka/kanuka forest, kauri forest and subalpine scrub land. The terrain is undulating with sharp ridges and steep guts.
Access
The Tairua Block has access points including the Kopu Hikai Road and Puketui 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 maps T11 and T12
Dogs
- The number of hunting dogs is limited to three per permittee.
- It is a requirement that all dogs in this block have current certification for kiwi/bird aversion training.
- Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
- Dogs are not permitted in DOC campgrounds.
Huts
There are no DOC 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 | |
