Sinclair Range hunting
Located in Mid & South Canterbury hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
This block covers the eastern faces of the Two Thumb Range sloping down towards the upper Rangitata catchment. Tahr, red deer, chamois and wallaby are the key recreational hunting species present.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
- 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 Sinclair Range, which includes the South Opuha hunting block, is west of the Rangitata River and forms part of Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park. The area is about 29,823 hectares. It adjoins the Havelock to the north and Two Thumb Range to the west.
Access
Sinclair Range area
Turn inland off the Geraldine Arundel Road onto Peel Forest Road. 1 km past Peel Forest township, turn right onto the Rangitata Gorge Road. Follow this road for 47 km to Mesopotamia Station.
Foot access is up Forest Creek or Bush Stream to the public conservation land.
South Opuha area
Turn off the SH8 (Fairlie-Tekapo Road) onto Stoneleigh Road. From end of the public road it's about a 3 hour walk or 1 hour 4WD to the conservation land.
Foot access is via the unformed legal road or river bed. Vehicle access is conditional on obtaining permission from Stoneleigh Station.
Helicopter landings may be approved provided an appropriate landing permit is obtained.
Topo map
NZTopo50 map sheets: BX17 Mt Sibbald, BY17 Lake Tekapo, BX18 Lake Clearwater, BY18 Ashwick Flat
Dogs
Sinclair Range area
Dogs are permitted.
South Opuha area
Dogs are not permitted.
Huts
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 | |
