Chetwynd hunting
Located in Mid & South Canterbury hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Hunt fallow deer and wallabies.Species
- Deer - Fallow
- Wallabies
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
All year season for fallow deer and wallaby.
General information
The Chetwynd hunting block has moderately-steep slopes and ranges from 500 m altitude at Tramway Stream to 1300 m altitude at the crest of the Albury Range. It is drained by two steeply incised streams, the Tramway Stream and Coal Stream.
Grey scrub and forest are present in the lower valleys and rough gullies, and remnants of broadleaved shrubland and forest still survive on dark faces and around rocky outcrops. Modified short tussock grassland is present on midslopes, grading to snow tussock at about 750 m altitude.
Access
Chetwynd is around 1 km southwest of Fairlie.
From Fairlie head south towards Timaru on the Albury Fairlie Road. After about 6 km turn onto O’Neills Road. At the end of this road turn right onto a 4WD track. Follow the track to the carpark. The easement across farm land starts from here.
Stay safe when crossing rivers
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.
Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.
Topo maps
NZTopo50
- BZ17
- BZ18
Dogs
Dogs are allowed but are required to be under control at all times.
Huts
There are no huts or bivvies in this area.
Contacts
| Raukapuka / Geraldine Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | info@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
13 – 15 North Terrace Geraldine 7930 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 33 Geraldine 7956 |
| Full office details | |
