About this hunting block

Moderate numbers of deer are in this area. Pigs are found throughout the range.

General information

The Waihaha Ecological Area is at the southern end of the Pureora Forest Park.

Access

Access to Waihaha track is off the Western Bay Road (State Highway 32).

Topo map

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Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from public conservation land except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. A standard open hunting permit for the Pureora Forest/Western King Country allows a hunter to take up to two dogs or party of hunters a maximum of three dogs into public conservation land.

All dogs must remain under the strict control of owners and not be allowed to stray onto surrounding farm land or cause distress to other recreational users.

Read more about hunting with dogs in the Pureora Forest and surrounds

Huts

Waihaha Hut is a standard 10 bunk hut.

Additional information

Spotlighting is not permitted.