Mount Nimrod Reserve hunting
Located in Mid & South Canterbury hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
The reserve covers an area of 142 ha. The main species hunted here are wallaby, fallow deer and the occasional pig.Species
- Deer - Fallow
- Pigs
- Wallabies
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Seasonal restrictions
No hunting in Mount Nimrod Scenic Reserve from 1 October to 30 April (Easter and Anzac weekends included).
Dog access
About this hunting block
Note, no firearms are permitted on the easement across private land from Nimrod Reserve to Mt Nimrod (Hunter Hills Conservation Area).
General information
Mt Nimrod Reserve is on the eastern side of the Hunters Hills, 32 km southwest of Tīmaru. The reserve is mixed broadleaf lowland forest on steep incised gullies with tussock and pasture grasslands above. The reserve has an area of 142 ha.
Access
From Tīmaru follow State Highway 1 south for about 10 km. Turn right onto Pareora River Road and follow for 16 km past the Pareora Hut settlement onto Pareora Gorge Road. After 5 km turn left onto Limestone Road, then onto Motukaika Road. Follow for 11 km then turn right at the T-junction onto Back Line Road. After 2 km, turn left into the Scenic Reserve.
Helicopter landings will not be approved.
Topo map
NZTopo50 map sheet: CA18 Waituna
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted.
Hut information
There are no huts or bivvies.
Additional information
Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt.
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 | |
