About this hunting block

Restricted hunting

No hunting in Peel Forest Scenic Reserve from 1 October to 30 April (inclusive of Easter and Anzac weekends).

To minimise impacts on other recreational users and residents at Blandswood, a no hunting zone applies at all times – see map below for details.

General information

At lower elevations the reserve is mainly regenerating podocarp forest while above the bush-line the vegetation changes to alpine herbs, shrubs and tussock.

The highest point on the boundary of the reserve is Little Mount Peel / Huatekerekere at 1311 m. The hunting area within the reserve covers approximately 548 hectares.

Access

This block is 22 km from Geraldine. Follow Main North Road (SH 79) for 8 km. Turn left just after the Orari Bridge onto Arundel Bridge Highway. After 3 km take the second left onto Coopers Creek Peel Forest Road and follow this road for 13 km to Peel Forest. Tracks are marked from Blandswood and Te Wanahu Flat.

Helicopter landings will not be approved.

Topo map

NZTopo50 map sheet: BY19 Arundel

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted.

Huts

There are no huts available in this hunting block.

Additional information

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