Jean D'Arcy Conservation Area & Powataunga Scenic Reserve hunting
Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
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.Species
- Deer - Fallow
- Goats
- Pigs
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
Fallow deer and goats are present in moderate numbers. Pigs are present in low numbers.
General information
Permits are available online as 'Whanganui Reserves' under the Central North Island hunting block.
Situated 67km north-west of Whanganui, both blocks are podocarp/tawa forest. The Ahu Ahu Stream becomes very entrenched through the southern section of Powataunga Scenic Reserve. Kiwi are known to be present.
Access
From State Highway 3, turn off at Kai Iwi onto Rangitatau East Road then onto Watershed Road. Access to the Jean D’Arcy Conservation Area is directly off Watershed Road. Access to the Powataunga Block is through the Jean D’Arcy Conservation Area or by negotiated private access.
Maps
NZTopo50 BK32
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
There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
Contacts
| Whanganui Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | whanganui@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
34-36 Taupo Quay Whanganui 4500 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 3016 Whanganui 4540 |
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