This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
William King Reserve is now an open hunting area
William King 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, 537 ha reserve, approx 30 km south of Owaka.
Access
Turn off the Owaka/Papatowai Highway onto Tahakopa Valley Road, 28 km south of Owaka at Papatowai or 30 km south of Owaka at Florence Hill, Chaslands Highway.
If you wish to cross private land to access certain parts of the block, you must have landholder permission.
The Otago Youth Adventure Trust (Tautuku Outdoor Education Centre) bush is not part of the William King hunting block.
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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