Pyke Forest and Awarua Point Conservation Areas hunting
Located in Fiordland hunting in the Fiordland region
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Introduction
The Pyke Forest Conservation Area is contiguous with the northern boundary of Fiordland National Park and includes the area surrounding Big Bay and the northern half of the Skippers Range.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
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
The Pyke Forest Conservation Area is contiguous with the northern boundary of Fiordland National Park and includes the area surrounding Big Bay and the northern half of the Skippers Range. Mount Aspiring National Park adjoins the area to the east and the Arawhata Conservation Area to the north.
This spectacular area contains areas of podocarp and beech forest as well as extensive wetland areas, river flats and rugged alpine grasslands.
Mountain radios/locator beacons
There is little to no mobile phone coverage within Fiordland National Park, to ensure your safety it is best to take a Mountain Radio or PLB (Personal Locator Beacon).
Outdoor gear supplies and hire in Fiordland
Access
Access is by helicopter usually from Milford Sound or on foot via the Hollyford Valley (Hollyford Track and Pyke – Big Bay Route).
Maps
NZTopo50 maps required for this area area – CA09 Alabaster Pass, BZ09 Awarua Point. NZTopo50 maps are available from a DOC Visitor Centre near you.
For further mapping and access information refer to Walking Access Aotearoa or DOC maps.
Animals present
Red deer – moderate numbers
Chamois – moderate numbers
Dogs
No dogs are permitted in the Pyke Forest Conservation Area at any time.
Huts
Big Bay Hut – 9 bunks
Martins Bay Hut – 24 bunks
Olivine Hut – 6 bunks
Additional information
If possuming, a permit must be obtained by visiting the DOC Fiordland District Office in Te Anau.
Contacts
Te Rua-o-te-moko / Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
Phone: | +64 3 249 7924 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 29 Te Anau 9640 |
Full office details |