Mt Grey/Maukatere hunting
Located in North Canterbury & Arthur’s Pass hunting in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
This 1000 ha block is located 40 km north of Christchurch between Rangiora, Loburn and Amberley. Pigs and red deer are present.Species
- Deer - Red
- Pigs
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
This 1000 ha block is located 40 km north of Christchurch between Rangiora, Loburn and Amberley.
Your hunting permit only covers public conservation land as shown on the hunting block map.
The terrain is mostly moderate.
The vegetation is predominantly beech forest with some scrub and tussock near the tops.
Pigs and red deer are present in low to moderate numbers.
Other hunters and trampers may be encountered anywhere, anytime. Take precautions and identify your target.
Access
Access to the area is via Douglas Road near Amberley to Cramptons Bush Road into Ashley Forest.
Access via the private forestry roads and hunting is not permitted in any of commercial forests.
Landholders
Landholder permission to the DOC hunting block is not required but public access may be closed in times of high fire danger, windfall or during logging operations. In these instances the forest gate on Cramptons Bush Road will be locked with signage advising the public access to Mt Grey/Maukatere is closed.
For road access information, contact Rayonier NZ Ltd +64 3 310 7612
Maps
NZTopo50 maps BW23, BV23
Dogs
Dogs must be kept under control and not used for hunting until well within the DOC hunting area.
Huts
There are no huts in the Mount Grey hunting area.
Additional information
Hunters are advised to check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where they intend to hunt.
Contacts
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
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Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
Hours | See visitor centre hours |