Mount Studholme/Kaiwarua hunting block
Located in Mid & South Canterbury hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
The Mt Studholme/Kaiwarua block is in the southern part of the Hunter Hills, 15 km northwest of Waimate. Species found here to hunt include wallaby, pig and the occasional red and fallow deer, chamois and tahr.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Fallow
- Deer - Red
- Pigs
- Tahr
- 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
General information
The Mt Studholme/Kaiwarua block covers an area of about 4945 hectares. The highest point is Mt Studholme at 1086 m. There is mixed broadleaf and podocarp forest on the eastern flanks which gives way to tussock. Some of the stream gullies have Dracophyllum species, matagouri and coprosma.
Access
There are a number of access points to the eastern side: Jacksons Bush Road, Mt Studholme Road and Gunns Bush Road, all off Waimate Hunter Road.
Access to the western side is reached by following Hakataramea Highway 82 from Waimate. At the monument turn right onto Serpentine Valley Road, then turn right again onto Zig Zag Road. Take the first left onto Wahaorunga Road and then turn right onto Pentland Hills Road. After about 8.5 km this becomes Kaiwarua Road. Follow Kaiwarau Road to its end where 4WD drive tracks lead either northwest or southeast. At the end of each track are parking areas which give access to public easements across private land to the public conservation land.
Helicopter landings may be approved provided an appropriate landing permit is obtained.
Topo map
NZTopo50 map sheet: CA18 Waituna
Dogs
Dogs are permitted but are required to be under control at all times.
Huts
There are no huts or bivvies in this area.
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 |