Kauarapaoa Scenic Reserve & Mystery Block Conservation Area hunting
Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
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.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, pigs and goats are present in low numbers. The area is most popular as a pig hunting block using dogs.
Caution: Kauarapaoa Scenic Reserve is only approximately 300 metres wide. Hunters should be aware of the boundaries and not hunt on the adjoining private land.
General information
Permits are available online as 'Whanganui Reserves' under the Central North Island hunting block.
These blocks are steep and predominantly regenerating forest. There are areas of podocarp/beech forest. The Kauarapaoa Stream is deeply entrenched and cannot be crossed near the southwest boundary. Kiwi are known to be present.
Access
Turn off State Highway 3 at Kai Iwi onto Rangitatau East Road. The blocks can be accessed directly off Rangitatau East Road or Bruce Road. The blocks can also be accessed from Wanganui via Papaiti Road, then Kauarapaoa Road which connects up with Rangitatau East Road in between the two block.
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.
Additional information
There is an old farm track off Bruce Road that is not maintained. Low visitor use.
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 |
| Full office details | |
