About this hunting block

Location

Manson Hut is located in the lower central section of the area known as the “Manson Country”. This area is separated from the rest of the Kaweka Forest Park by the Ngaruroro River. The original Manson Hut situated some 300m south east of the present hut. 

Access

The Manson area offers open top or bush/creek clearing hunting, and provides access to some of the park’s north eastern spurs that adjoin the Spion Kop main ridge and the scrub covered areas to the south and east. The area is divided by small creek systems. Feeding deer can be seen in gullies off the main Manson Tops, especially in the early morning or late evening.The hut location also provides access for day hunts over to the Manson Bivouac area and to the grassed ridges west of the hut.

Making the best use of main tracks when planning a hunting adventure will help ensure a safe and easy return.

Dogs

Only registered, avian aversion certified hunting dogs, guide dogs, companion dogs (certified by the Top Dog Companion Trust) and dogs used for special services (including conservation management activities) are permitted in the park. All other dogs are banned.