This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Closed 1 September to 31 October for lambing.
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.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | whanganui@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Whanganui Office |