Whitiau Scientific Reserve hunting
Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
Whitiau Scientific Reserve lies in the coastal strip north of the Whangaehu River. Hunting rabbits is permitted here.Species
- Rabbits or hares
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
Dog access
About this hunting block
You can only hunt using shotguns and .22 rifles in this block. Rimfire only, due to underground gas pipeline.
General information
Permits are not available online for this hunting area. Contact the local DOC office for a permit – see below.
This area is along the coastal strip south of the natural gas pump station to the Whangaehu River. The area is coastal dune country with swampy hollows, wetlands, saltmarsh and river bank.
Access
At low tide, this block can be accessed by four wheel drive and walking along the beach from Airport Road. No vehicles are permitted in the scientific reserve except on the white poled routes.
Maps
NZtopo50 BL32
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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