Whanganui National Park South hunting
Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
Hunting opportunities in Whanganui National Park (Atene to Ranana), Pitangi Scenic Reserve, and Ohutu and Koriniti conservation areas includes pigs, goats and low numbers of fallow deer.Species
- Deer - Fallow
- Deer - Red
- 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
Includes: Whanganui National Park from Atene to Ranana, Pitangi Scenic Reserve and Ohotu and Koriniti Conservation Areas
High numbers of goats, low to medium numbers of fallow deer, red deer and pigs.
Special restrictions:
- No hunting on or within 50 metres of the Atene Track.
- No hunting in the Ahuahu Valley.
General information
Permits are available online as 'Whanganui Reserves' under the Central North Island hunting block.
Whanganui National Park is one of the largest remaining areas of lowland forest in the North Island. The topography of the park is moderate to steep with deep gorges, sheer papa bluffs and waterfalls.
Access
The main access points are;
- By boat from various points along the Whanganui River. Jetboat operators on the river can provide a drop off and pick up service to tramping tracks and hunting grounds.
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Directly off the Whanganui River Road approximately 34km north of Whanganui.
Maps
NZTopo50 BK32 and BK33
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
Contacts
| Whanganui Office | |
| Phone: | +64 6 349 2100 |
| 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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