This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Pūrākaunui Bay is now an open hunting area
Pūrākaunui Bay 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 Bay Scenic Reserve.
A popular campground for locals and tourists, particularly over the summer period, lies between the two forested portions of the block. The northern block is south facing and quite steep, whereas the southern block is mostly north facing and moderately rolling with mature podocarp forest. The beach is often used by New Zealand sea lions as a haul out site, and is popular with surfers.
Access
7 km from Owaka on the Papatowai Highway, turn left onto Purakaunui Falls Road. After about 5 km on this road turn left onto Long Point Road. After another few kilometres, turn left onto Purakaunui Bay Road, which runs between the two portions of the block.
Landholders
Mr S Affleck and Mr B Burgess are adjoining landowners.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CG14
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. They must be kept on a lead while in the vicinity of the campground and the beach.
Ōwaka Base
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| Email: | owakafc@doc.govt.nz |