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Manawatu/Whanganui

Manawatu/Whanganui

Introduction

Find DOC places to go hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.

Find DOC places to go hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.

Ruahine Forest Park - Central West

Red deer is the main species to hunt in the Ruahine Forest Park although some goats can be found in the southern end of the ranges.

Puketarata Scenic Reserve hunting

Fallow deer, pigs and goats are present in low numbers in Puketarata Scenic Reserve. Possums are present in moderate numbers and permits for commercial hunting are available for this area.

Rangi Scenic Reserve hunting

Pigs and goats are found in Rangi Scenic Reserve. The area is comprised of rolling to steep terrain.

Pukeatua Conservation Area and Scenic Reserve Area hunting

Pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

Paetawa Scenic Reserve hunting

Paetawa Scenic Reserve is situated on the true right of the Whanganui River and is accessible only by boat.

Patukino Scenic Reserve & Lakes Road Conservation Area hunting

Pigs and goats are found in Patukino Scenic Reserve and Lakes Road Conservation Area. Kiwi are known to present in both areas that feature podocarp/tawa forest.

Riariaki Conservation Area & Pairawahipi Scenic Reserve hunting

This hunting block including Riariaki Conservation Area and Pairawahipi Scenic Reserve is closed until further notice.

Whitiau Scientific Reserve hunting

Whitiau Scientific Reserve lies in the coastal strip north of the Whangaehu River. Hunting rabbits is permitted here.

Whanganui National Park South hunting

Hunting opportunities in Whanganui National Park (Atene to Ranana), Pitangi Scenic Reserve, and Ohutu and Koriniti conservation areas includes pigs, goats and low numbers of fallow deer.

Part Tarere Conservation Area hunting

Fallow deer, pigs and goats are all hunted in Tarere Conservation Area. Kiwi are known to be present in the mixed podocarp forest here.

Rimunui Conservation Area hunting

Rimunui Conservation Area is comprised of podocarp/tawa forest with some beech ridges. Fallow deer, pigs and goats are present.

Tapuarau Conservation Area & Lake Waiau Wildlife Management Reserve hunting

Tapuarau Conservation Area which used to be known as Hawken’s Lagoon features upland game, waterfowl and rabbit hunting opportunities.

Otawaki Scenic Reserve hunting

Situated on the true right bank of the Whanganui River, the only access to Otawaki Scenic Reserve is by boat. Pigs and goats are found here.

Kauarapaoa Scenic Reserve & Mystery Block Conservation Area hunting

The regenerating forest of the Kauarapaoa Scenic Reserve and Mystery Block Conservation Area are home to kiwi. The area is most popular for hunting pigs using dogs.

Kokaka & part Taheke Conservation Areas & Rotokahu & Retaruke Scenic Reserves hunting

The steep terrain of Kokaka and Taheke Conservation Areas along with Rotokahu and Retaruke Scenic Reserves are home to kiwi and blue ducks. Red deer, fallow deer, pigs and goats are all hunted here.

Kapara Conservation Area & Ahoroa and Moeawatea Scenic Reserves hunting

Kapara Conservation Area along with Ahoroa and Moeawatea Scenic Reserves lie within the Waitotara and Whenuakura River catchments. Goats and pigs are found here.

Jean D'Arcy Conservation Area & Powataunga Scenic Reserve hunting

Located 67 kilometres north-west of Whanganui, both the Jean D'Arcy Conservation Area and Powatunga Scenic Reserve are cloaked in podocarp/tawa forest. Deer, goats and pigs are found here.

Motutara Scenic Reserve hunting

Pigs and goats are found in the lowland forests of Motutara Scenic Reserve.

Nukuhau, Omahine & Okahutiria Conservation Area hunting

The steep topography of Nukuhau, Omahine and Okahutiria Conservation Areas are home to kiwi. Fallow deer, goats and pigs are hunted here.

Okahukura Scenic Reserve hunting

Goats and occasionally pigs can be found in Okahukura Scenic Reserve which is located about 10 kilometres north of Taumarunui.

Neilsons Conservation Area hunting

Pigs and goats are hunted at Neilsons Conservation Area. The area is located just east of Retaruke.

Moukuku Scenic Reserve hunting

Low numbers of goats and fallow deer are found in Moukuku Scenic Reserve. Located 28 kilometres north of Whanganui, the small reserve features tawa/scrub hardwood forest.

Murumuru Conservation Area hunting

Fallow deer, pigs and goats are found in the lowland forest of Murumuru Conservation Area.

Whanganui National Park West hunting

Goats, fallow deer, red deer and pigs are hunted in the Whanganui National Park (west of river) and adjoining scenic reserves and conservation areas.

Tokomaru East Block Conservation Area hunting

Low numbers of goats, pigs and fallow deer are found in Tokomaru East Block Conservation Area. Now restricted to foot traffic, the old Tokomaru East Road passes through the centre of the block.

Waitōtara Conservation Area and Rotokohu Scenic Reserve hunting

In Waitōtara Conservation Area and Rotokohu Scenic Reserve goats, pigs and fallow deer are present in low numbers.

Ruahine Forest Park - North West hunting

Red deer is the main species to hunt in the Ruahine ranges. Some sika deer are also present. Hunting areas include a combination of bush, slips and open tussock tops.

Ruahine Forest Park - South West

Red deer is the main species to hunt in the Western Ruahines although some goats can be found in the southern end of the ranges.

Mangapurua hunting

Mangapurua has high numbers of goats and low to medium numbers of fallow deer, red deer and pigs.

Otuatapu and Pokoera Scenic Reserves hunting

Pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

Opatu and Koiro Conservation Areas and part Whanganui National Park hunting

Pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

Kawautahi Scenic Reserve hunting

Deer, pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

Kauhangaroa Scenic Reserve hunting

Red deer, pigs and goats are present in this reserve.

Whakahoro blocks of Whanganui National Park hunting

Pigs and goats are present within this reserve.

Carvers Block hunting

There is currently no hunting permitted in this block until 31 January 2025.

Whanganui National Park 1

A 44,476 hectare hunting area in Whānganui National Park.

Whanganui National Park (Pt) 2

An 857 hectare restricted hunting area in Whānganui National Park.

Ringaringa Scenic Reserve

A 31 hectare hunting area south west of Waiouru.

Rangi Scenic Reserve

A 338 hectare hunting area in the Whānganui area.

Moutoa Conservation Area

Moutoa reserve has been transferred to Rangitāne o Manawatū as part of Treaty Settlement redress. DOC does not manage this block and permits are not available.

Raketapauma Conservation Area

A 439 hectare hunting area in the Tūrangi area.

Retaruke Scenic Reserve

A 583 hectare hunting area in the Taumarunui area.

Titirangi Scenic Reserve (Manawatū)

A 307 hectare hunting area near Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

Puwekia Scenic Reserve

A 16 hectare hunting area west of Taihape in the central North Island.

Section 18 Scenic Reserve

A 288 hectare hunting area in the Whānganui district.

Kahu Scenic Reserve

A 44 hectare hunting area near Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

Simpson Scenic Reserve

A 36 hectare hunting area along Murimotu Road in the Manawatū.

Adams Conservation Area

A 364 hectare hunting area in the Whānganui district.

Moanaroa Conservation Area

A 37 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

Pohangina River Bridge Local Purpose Reserve

A 1.5 hectare hunting area near Piripiri campsite in the Manawatū.

Mangatawai Conservation Area (Pt)

A 201 hectare hunting area in the Whānganui district.

Line 3 Conservation Area

A 15 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

Whanganui National Park 2

A21,488 hectare hunting area in Whānganui National Park.

Pouwhakarua Conservation Area

An 11 hectare hunting area near Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

Whanganui National Park (Pt)

A 3959 hectare hunting area in the Whānganui district.

Mangoira Scenic Reserve

A 57 hectare hunting area near Rangiwahia in the Manawatū.

Marton Golf Club Recreation Reserve

A 50 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

Dress Circle Scenic Reserve

A 76 hectare hunting area near Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

Te Rangipai Scenic Reserve

A 104 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

Ohingaiti Scenic Reserve

A 46 hectare hunting area along Watershed Road in the Manawatū.

Makohine Scenic Reserve

A 26 hectare hunting area near Ohingaiti in the Manawatū.

Karetu Scenic Reserve

A 14 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

Makiekie Scenic Reserve

A 46 hectare hunting area along Tunipo Road near Horopito in the Manawatū.

Upper Kawhatau Scenic Reserve

A 35 hectare hunting area near Ruahine Forest Park in Manawatū.

Te Kapua Scenic Reserve

A 24 hectare hunting area in Makohine Valley in the Manawatū.

Himatangi Bush Scientific Reserve

A 19 hectare hunting area along Paranui Road near Foxton in the Manawatū.

Umutoi Conservation Area

A 14 hectare hunting area near Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

Takapari Conservation Area

A 1.9 hectare hunting area near Piripiri campsite in the Manawatū.

Apiti Conservation Area

A 12 hectare hunting area along the Oroua River in the Manawatū.

Omatane Scenic Reserve

A 106 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

Awarua Conservation Area

A 51 hectare hunting area along the Rangitikei River near Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

Foxton Conservation Area

A 24 hectare hunting area at the mouth of the Manawatū River in Foxton, in the Manawatū.

Namunui Scenic Reserve

A 31 hectare hunting area west of Taihape.

Rangitāne Scenic Reserve

A 34 hectare hunting area along the Kawahatau River, west of Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

Maungakaretu Scenic Reserve

A 44 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

Auputa Scenic Reserve

A 28 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

Mangaweka Scenic Reserve

A 72 hectare hunting area in Mangaweka in the Manawatū.

Otaihape Scenic Reserve

An 86 hectare hunting area near Taihape.

Legal Road Conservation Area

A 15 hectare hunting area in Pohangina in the Manawatū.

River Conservation Area

A 10 hectare hunting area near Pohangina in the Manawatū.

Utiku Scenic Reserve

A 24 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in Manawatū.

Glenmorven Scenic Reserve

A 29 hectare hunting area near Hunterville in the Manawatū.

Kawhatau Scenic Reserve

A 168 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatū.

Makino Scenic Reserve

A 370 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in Manawatū.

Tunatau Scenic Reserve

A 37 hectare hunting area off Dalgety Road in the Manawatū.

Turakina Valley Conservation Area

A 15 hectare hunting area in the Manawatū.

Metal Conservation Area

A 10 hectare hunting area along the Turakina River in Manawatū.

Bruce Park Scenic Reserve

A 20 hectare hunting area near Hunterville in the Manawatū.

Apiti Scenic Reserve

A 34 hectare hunting area along the Oroua River in the Manawatū.

Silverhope Scenic Reserve

A 13 hectare hunting area near Hunterville in the Manawatū.

Pohonuiatane Scenic Reserve

A 25 hectare hunting area near Papanui Junction in the Manawatū.

Stock Conservation Area

A 25 hectare hunting area along the Turakina River in the Manawatū.

Papanui Scenic Reserve

A 19 hectare hunting area at Papanui Junction in the Manawatū.

Puke Scenic Reserve

A 68 hectare hunting area west of Ruahine Forest Park in Manawatū.

Rangiwahia Scenic Reserve

A 47 hectare hunting area in Rangiwahia in the Manawatū.

Pukepuke Lagoon Conservation Area

An 84 hectare hunting area south of Tangimoana.

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