This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
No hunting in Pioneer Park from 1 October to 1 April (Easter and Anzac weekends included).
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.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | info@doc.govt.nz |