Nukuhau, Omahine & Okahutiria Conservation Area hunting
Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
The steep topography of Nukuhau, Omahine and Okahutiria Conservation Areas are home to kiwi. Fallow deer, goats and pigs are hunted 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, goats and pigs are present in these reserves.
General information
Permits are available online as 'Whanganui Reserves' under the Central North Island hunting block.
Nukuhau Conservation Area is podocarp/tawa forest. Omahine Conservation Area is podocarp/tawa forest with some beech ridges and some regenerating native shrubland. The Okahutiria Conservation Area is predominately regenerating forest. There is also a grazing licence issued for the clearings in Okahutiria Conservation Area. All three blocks have steep topography with deep gorges. Kiwi are known to be present.
Access
Nukuhau and Okahutaria Conservation Area: turn off State Highway 3 1 km west of Waverley onto Kohi Road then onto Okahautiria Road which changes to Mataimoana Road. Each of these blocks is bordered by the roads.
Omahine Conservation Area: turn off State Highway 3 at Waitotara onto Ngutuwera Road, then right onto Mangawhio Road, then left onto Weraweraonga Road. Continue along the formed road to the gate. From the road end there is a 3 km walk to the southern boundary and approximately another 2 km to the northern boundary. The track is only suitable for walking due to a number of slips.
Maps
NZtopo50 BK31
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 |
| Full office details | |
