Ahuriri hunting
Located in Mackenzie Country & Waitaki hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Red deer, tahr and chamois can be found in the Ahuriri hunting block, which is part of Ahuriri Conservation Park.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
- 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
Ballot from during March and April
During the months of March and April the Dingleburn Valley shown on the Ahuriri hunting block map is balloted and forms part of the Wanaka Roar Block system.
Only hunters with the appropriate roar block permits may hunt the Dingleburn Valley during this period.
General information
This block is part of Ahuriri Conservation Park. A significant amount of beech forest covers the Ahuriri Valley margins, while the tops are exposed rock and scree. Animals present are red deer, tahr and chamois.
Access
Access is via Birchwood Road, off State Highway 8 between Omarama and the Lindis Pass. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the conservation park boundary which is approximately 21 km along Birchwood Road. From here a 4WD is recommended to reach a car park area at the road end.
There are two marked easements for accessing the public land west of Ben Avon Station. One easement is via a waterfall track under Ben Avon Peak and the other is via Birch Creek. There are also two marked easements through Ben Avon farmland to access the Ahuriri River and the public land on the true left of the Ahuriri River. Hunting is not permitted on the access easements crossing private land.
Landholders
Not applicable
Map
- Topo50 BZ14
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on Ben Avon Station or on the marked public easements through Ben Avon Station.
Dogs are allowed in the Ahuriri Conservation Park but are required to be under control. They should be kept on a lead at all times while in riverbed areas and wetlands between the months of August and the end of February, to avoid disturbing nesting birdlife.
Huts
Know before you go
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.
Contacts
Te Manahuna / Twizel Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | info@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
15 Wairepo Road Twizel 7901 |
Postal Address: |
Private Bag 951 Twizel 7944 |
Full office details |