Poker Gully tahr hunting area
Located in Franz Josef hunting in the West Coast region
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Introduction
This hunting area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-June).Species
- Tahr
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
General information
This site is in the Adams Wilderness Area and is open year round for foot access.
This site is included in the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-June).
Access information
Helicopter access: Restricted to designated landing site only during ballot period.
Poker Gully Lower landing site:
NZTM2000 E1422838-N5211018
Alternative Poker Gully Upper landing site:
NZTM2000 E1423190-N5211363
Road access point: Poerua road end
Foot access: Very difficult
Block specific information
Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BW18
Poker Gully lower landing site: Campsite at landing area is in a steep sided creek bed and is quite rocky. It can be subject to rockfall. Easy hunting access. No water access, you’ll need to bring water in. Suitable for groups up to four.
Alternative Poker Gully upper landing site: Small campsite, exposed. Easy hunting access. No water access, you’ll need to bring water in. Suitable for groups up to four.
The upper landing site is on the ridge just above the lower site.
Hut information
No huts in this area.
Contacts
| Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 752 0360 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
69 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier 7856 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 14 Franz Josef Glacier 7856 |
| Full office details | |
