This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Hunting is not allowed during the months of December and January, each summer.
Hunting is not allowed on or within 100 m of any DOC walking track.
Hunting is not allowed from Ruato Bay (Lake Rotoiti) to the Lodge at Lake Ōkataina (see permit map).
About this hunting block
Whilst there are walking tracks on both eastern and western sides of the lake, the use of a boat makes more areas accessible.
Terrain
Tawa podocarp forest. Moderate to steep. There is extensive supple jack in places.
Access
Access off Millar Road, Lake Okareka or Lake Ōkataina Road, turning off State Highway 30 at Ruato Bay, Lake Rotoiti. Or boat across Lake Tarawera to Humphries Bay and walk over the Isthmus Track.
Landowners
Boundaries are largely undefined. Hunters must be aware of reserve boundaires.
Maps
BE37 and BE38
Huts
There are no DOC huts in this hunting area. The nearest DOC campsite is Humphries Bay Campsite on Lake Tarawera, which is 20 min over the Isthmus Track from the south eastern end of Lake Ōkataina.
Know before you go
The Western Ōkataina Walkway is a dual use track (walkers and mountain bikes). Expect mountain bikers and walkers in this area.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | rotorua@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Rotorua Office |
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Tauranga Office |