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Introduction

This hunting block including Riariaki Conservation Area and Pairawahipi Scenic Reserve is closed until further notice.

Species

  • Deer - Red
  • Goats
  • Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit (contact the relevant DOC office) and a current kiwi aversion certificate only.

About this hunting block

Hunting block closed

Riariaki Conservation Area and Pairawahipi Scenic Reserve are closed for hunting until further notice.

Red deer, pigs and goats are all present in these reserves.

General information

Permits are not available online. Contact the local DOC office for a permit.

Mixed podocarp forest. The area is steep and dissected with bluffs and gorges.

Access

Turn off State Highway 4 north of Raetihi onto Ruatiti Road. Then turn right onto Makino Road or left onto Ruatiti Road just before Ruatiti Domain. Access is through private land. The only access to Pairawahipi Scenic Reserve is through Riariaki Conservation Area.

Landowners

You must have the private landowners permission to cross their land to access these reserves.

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.

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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