About this hunting block

Deer and pigs are present in this Conservation Area.

General information

Pig and deer hunting is popular in this Conservation Area, deer and pig numbers are generally low to moderate.

There was a long running control programme to reduce goats to zero density, so if you see goats in this area please shoot and/or advise DOC Biodiversity staff in the Ōpōtiki office of the location, number and colour of the goats seen.

Terrain is characterised by steep gullies up to the ridges, dense understory and numerous small streams. .

Access

There are a number of access points along State Highway 2 in the Waioweka Gorge south of Ōpōtiki. You must cross the Waioweka River to access this area, there are three bridges that will give you access along SH2, the historic Taranga Bridge, a bridge at Oponae, and Wairata, approximately 25, 35 and 40 km south of Ōpōtiki respectively.

Access to the Kotepato and Nikau Huts is via the bridge at Wairata, access to the Tawa, Koranga Forks and Kahunui Huts is via the Moanui Road end at the south eastern end of the Conservation Area.

Landholders

The northern edge is mainly private land, whilst the southern and eastern edges are a mixture of public and private land. You must obtain landowner permission before crossing any parcel of private land.

The western edge of the Conservation Area is mainly public land where it adjoins Te Urewera.

Maps

NZTopo50 BE40, BE41, BF40, BF41, BG40, BG41

Huts

• Kahunui Hut
• Koranga Forks Hut
• Kotepato Hut
• Nikau Flat Hut
• Tawa Hut

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