Godley-Macaulay hunting

General information

This area lies north of Lake Tekapo and between the Godley River and Two Thumb Stream. Tahr and chamois are found here.

Access

There is a designated car park area on Lilybank Road a few hundred metres east of the Macaulay River. There is 4WD access to the Godley-Macaulay hunting area but vehicles need to cross the Macaulay River. After crossing the Macaulay River, a DOC signpost gives directions for either Godley River access or Macaulay River access. The Macaulay River route stays in the riverbed and there is 4WD vehicle access up to Macaulay Hut. Please note that 4WD vehicles are not permitted beyond the hut.

The Godley access route leaves the main Lilybank Lodge access road (just before Lilybank Lodge) and goes past the farm sheds to a track next to the deer paddocks. Follow the markers along the edge of the paddocks to the banks of Station Stream. The route then follows the markers to the main Godley riverbed and 4WD track up the valley. The track passes by Red Stag Hut (NZ Deer Stalkers Association) and vehicle access finishes at Separation Stream. There is walking access from Separation Stream to Godley Hut (New Zealand Alpine Club hut).

Landholders

Not applicable

Map

• Topo50 BY17

Hut information

• Macaulay Hut
• Red Stag Hut

Know before you go

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this area but must be under control. Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times in riverbed areas and wetlands between the months of August and the end of February, because of nesting birdlife. Dogs are not permitted within Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.