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Introduction

Mohakatino Conservation Area encompasses the catchment of Purupuru Stream. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.

Species

  • Goats
  • Pigs
  • Possums

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 with a DOC permit (contact the relevant DOC office) and a current kiwi aversion certificate only.

About this hunting block

Goats and pigs are present in good quantities due to the low use of this area.

General Information

Permits are available online as 'Taranaki Forests' under the Central North Island hunting block.

The rugged country of the 3149 ha Mohakatino Conservation Area drains into the Purupuru Stream. Wedged between the Mokau River and Waitaanga conservation areas, the Mohakatino has limited access with no tracks or facilities. The area receives no goat control by DOC hunters so goat numbers are good with the odd pig.

The landscape ranges from flat manuka dominant pakihi/wetland area in the south to steep limestone ridges featuring black beech and podocarp/hardwood in the west. The Waipapa River area is home to several giant kahikatea.

North Island brown kiwi are present. Kaka, North Island robin/toutouwai, whitehead/ pōpokotea, moreporks/ruru, parakeets, fernbirds and paua slug can also be found in the area.

Map of Mohakatino Conservation Area hunting block (PDF, 2824K)

Access

Access to Mohakatino Conservation Area is possible from the Mokau River via the Mokau River Scenic Reserves.

Landholders

Permission to access Mohakatino Conservation Area via private land must be gained by arrangements with adjoining landholders.

Maps

NZ Topo50 BG31 and BG32

Huts

There are no DOC huts in this reserve.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. People wishing to take a dog into this area need to get a permit from the local DOC office and have a current kiwi aversion certificate.

Avian awareness and avoidance training

To take dogs across private property, or tracks crossing farmland, you must get permission from the landowner.

Contacts

Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:   +64 6 756 0990
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   egmontvc@doc.govt.nz
Address:   2879 Egmont Rd
Egmont National Park
Postal Address:   PO Box 462
New Plymouth 4340
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