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Introduction

Hunt wallaby and pigs in the 125 hectares of Pioneer Park.

Species

  • Pigs
  • Wallabies

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.

Seasonal restrictions

No hunting in Pioneer Park from 1 October to 1 April (Easter and Anzac weekends included).  

Dog access

Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.

About this hunting block

General information

Pioneer Park is 24 km west of Geraldine. It lies between State Highways 79 and 8 and is close to the upper Ōpihi River.

Pioneer Park Conservation Area is an amphitheatre. It has a camping area at the base surrounded by native bush, which includes a small plantation of eucalyptus.

Access

Follow Geraldine Fairlie Highway SH79 for 23 km before turning left into Gudex Road. Take the next right onto Middle Valley Road. Follow this road for 2 km before turning left through the iron gates into Pioneer Park.

Helicopter landings will not be approved.

Maps

NZTopo50 map sheet: BZ18 Fairlie

Dogs

Dogs are permitted but are required to be under control at all times.

Hut information

There are no huts and bivvies in this area.

Additional information

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

Contacts

DOC Customer Service Centre
Phone 0800 275 362
Email info@doc.govt.nz
Address DOC offices
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