This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
About this hunting block
Pigs and red deer are present in Te Kopia Scenic Reserve.
The reserve includes approximately 2,240 ha of podocarp tawa forest and a significant geothermal association in the south west corner. The terrain is steep on the western side and more undulating on the eastern side.
Te Kopia Scenic Reserve has three public access points:
- Handcock Road and styled access off this.
- Old Quarry Access through the McNaull property. Not marked at this stage. Landowner permission is required for access.
- Direct access into the reserve off Te Kopia Road near the southern end of the reserve.
Know before you go
Dogs
Allowed in reserves covered by an open hunting permit. A maximum of two dogs per hunter is permitted provided their handler has a valid hunting permit for that area and has full control of their dogs. Dogs must be on a leash in the car parks and either on a leash or within the handler's sight while on DOC walking tracks.
It is recommended that dogs are certified with bird aversion training.
Help control wallabies in this area by reporting sightings
Wallabies can displace other species, affect pastures and native species' habitats.
They also potentially impact production and native ecosystems.
Report your sighting online – it only takes a few minutes.
You can also report wallaby sightings by calling 0800 80 99 66.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | rotorua@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Rotorua Office |