A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
No hunting from the Whanganui River between 1 October to 30 April.
Dogs with a DOC permit (contact the relevant DOC office) and a current kiwi aversion certificate only.
About this hunting block
Pigs and goats are all present within this reserve.
General information
Lowland forest with with some open grass areas. The terrain is steep to rolling.
Access
- From State Highway 43 south of Taumarunui, turn off onto Paparoa Road. Follow this road until Tawata Road and continue along this road until reaching Mangaohutu Road. The top part of this block can be accessed directly of Mangaohutu Road.
- Boat access is available from Taumarunui or Whakahoro.
Maps
NZtopo50 BH32 and BH33
Dogs
A separate permit is required to hunt with dogs. All dogs must be avian avoidance certified. Contact the local DOC office for details.
Huts
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | whanganui@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Whanganui Office |