North Waihao hunting

Located in Mid & South Canterbury hunting in the Canterbury region

This area is situated beside the north branch of the Waihao River. It has a reasonable number of wallaby, a few wild goats and the occasional red deer and wild pig.

About this hunting block

General information

This area is 20 km south west of Waimate. It is about 557 ha and consists of regenerating indigenous hardwood forest. The public conservation land adjoins exotic forest owned by Blakely Pacific who issue their own hunting permits.

Access

From Waimate follow Hakataramea SH82 to Waihao Forks. Turn right onto Stony Creek Road and take the next right onto Donnithornes Road. After about 2 km a 4WD track follows the public access to the river.

Unmarked tracks provide rough walking access further up the river valley.

Helicopter landings will not be approved.

Topo map

NZTopo50 map sheet: CB18 Ikawai

Dogs

Dogs are permitted

Huts

There are no huts in the area

Additional information

Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt.