This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
About this hunting block
Fallow deer, pigs and goats are all present within these reserves.
General Information
Podocarp/tawa forest with moderate to steep topography. Kiwi are known to be present.
Access
Access is through private land from all directions described below. You must have landowners’ permission to enter their property.
Turn off State Highway 3 at Waitotara onto Ngutuwera Road then right onto Mangawhio Road then left onto Omata or Lakes Road. The block can be accessed by walking from both of these road ends. It is also possible to walk in from the Waitōtara Valley Road at Tawhiwhi.
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.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | whanganui@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Whanganui Office |