Motutara Scenic Reserve hunting
Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
Pigs and goats are found in the lowland forests of Motutara Scenic Reserve.Species
- 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
Pigs and goats are present in this reserve.
General information
Permits are available online as 'Taumarunui Reserves' under the Central North Island hunting block.
Lowland forest with some open grass areas, the terrain is steep to rolling.
Access
From State Highway 43, turn onto Kururau Road just south of Taumarunui. The northern end of the reserve is accessed directly off Kururau Road. Access to the southern end of the block may be obtained through private land from State highway 45 just to the east of Te Whakarae. The block and access point are sign posted.
Map information
NZtopo50 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
There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
Additional information
An old track follows the Motutara Stream part way through the block from the southern end of 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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