Murumuru Conservation Area hunting

Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region

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

About this hunting block

Fallow deer, red deer, pigs and goats are all present in this reserve.

General information

Lowland forest. Also areas of manūka and grass. The terrain is very steep where the block falls towards the Whanganui River. Kiwi are known to be present.

Access

From State Highway 4, turn onto Ruatiti Road north of Raetihi. Continue along this road until reaching Ruatiti. Turn onto Murumuru Road and continue along this road until reaching the sign posted entrance.

Maps

NZtopo50 BJ33

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 a track maintained by an adjoining landowner running through the reserve and there is low visitor use. Grazing licence at northwest end of reserve.