This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Pūrākaunui Falls is now an open hunting area
Pūrākaunui Falls 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 deer.
General information
This block is part of the Pūrākaunui Falls Scenic Reserve.
The Pūrākaunui Falls Track runs through the northern portion of the block, and is one of the most popular walks in the Catlins. Hunting is not permitted within 100 m of this track.
Access
Access to the reserve is from the Purakaunui Falls Road, Purakauiti School Road, Puaho Road and Stott Road, a few kilometres east of the Owaka-Papatowai highway.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CG14
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit, but not on the Pūrākaunui Falls Track. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
Ōwaka Base
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