This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Warepa Scenic Reserve is now an open hunting area
Warepa Scenic Reserve was previously covered by restricted hunting permits. On 15 May 2026 the hunting area was moved into the open area hunting permit. All permits issued from 15 May 2026 will include details for this hunting area.
Active open hunting permits issued before 15 May 2026 that include the Lower South Island region will not show details for this hunting area, but hunting is authorised for the hunting area under these permits. See the special conditions that apply to hunting in this hunting area.
About this hunting block
Animals present are red and fallow deer.
General information
This is a bush covered, 222 ha reserve, approx 30 km Northwest of Owaka.
Access
Turn off the Balclutha / Owaka Highway at Romahapa, 15 km South of Balclutha or 15 km North of Owaka. Follow Romahapa Road, turn left onto Puerua Church Road, then left onto Puerua Valley Road, then onto the no exit Wilson Road. Warepa Scenic Reserve access is at the end.
If you wish to cross private land to access certain parts of the block, you must have landholder permission.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CG14
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit, except in the cove area. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
Ōwaka Base
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