This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
About this hunting block
Pigs are present in Papa Aroha block.
General information
Papa Aroha is located 5 km north of Coromandel township. The western boundary is adjacent to the small coastal settlement of Papa Aroha, with the eastern boundary being the Tokatea Range. The area comprises 1,127 ha of public conservation land surrounded by private land and exotic forestry.
Access
The Papa Aroha block is not easily accessed by hunters, due to a lack of walking tracks and other visitor facilities.
Landholders
All hunters are asked to respect the rights of private land owners and farmers and gain permission from the land owner/occupier should they intend to gain access to the block across private land.
Topo maps
NZTopo50 maps S10 and T10
Dogs
- The number of hunting dogs is limited to three per permittee.
- It is a requirement that all dogs in this block have current certification for kiwi/bird aversion training.
- Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
- Dogs are not permitted in DOC campgrounds.
Huts
There are no DOC huts in this block.
Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | thames@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Hauraki Office |