Rimunui Conservation Area hunting
Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
Rimunui Conservation Area is comprised of podocarp/tawa forest with some beech ridges. Fallow deer, pigs and goats are present.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, pigs and goats are present in this reserve.
General information
Permits are available online as 'Whanganui Reserves' under the Central North Island hunting block.
The Rimunui Conservation Area is podocarp/tawa forest with some beech ridges. The terrain is moderate to steep, most of the leading ridges and spurs are negotiable. Kiwi are known to be present.
Access
From State Highway 3 near Waverley, turn north onto Kohi Road, then right onto Okahutiria Road. Continue along this road which becomes Mataimoana Road. On reaching the end of Mataimoana Road take the left branch onto Ahoroa Road, then Ngarahu Road and finally Moeawatea Road. These roads are clay roads and are suitable for 4WD vehicles only. Moeawatea Road is closed during the winter months.
The south eastern side of the hunting block can be accessed off Moeawatea Road. Access to the block is across the Whenuakura River. The only bridges are to the north and south of the block and both are private. The river can be crossed in several places during normal flow.
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.
Additional information
There are no tracks and the area has very low visitor usage.
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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