Taramoukou Conservation Area hunting

Located in the Taranaki region

Possums, goats and pigs are hunted in the Taramoukou Conservation Area. The area is formed by a series of ridges up from the Onaero River.

About this hunting block

Goats, possums and pigs are present in this reserve. This area receives annual goat control by DOC staff.

General information

The 1,637 ha Taramoukou Conservation Area is formed by a series of ridges up from the headwaters of the Onaero River. These ridges are broken, with narrow tops, steep faces and numerous slips. Wetlands have formed in the valley floors.

The area is predominantly tawa with tawhero, scattered rimu, miro, tōtara and kahikata. Rata, stunted tōtara and hīnau grow in small quantities along the ridge tops, while a large plateau of kohekohe is the most extensive block in the district.

North Island robin, fernbirds, kaka and kiwi are present.

Access

Off Taramoukou Road through private land.

Landholders

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

Maps

NZTopo50 BH30

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.