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Introduction

The Ferny Gair Conservation Area and Black Birch Reserve contain goats, pigs, red deer and chamois (in low numbers).

Species

  • Chamois
  • Deer - Red
  • Goats
  • Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit only. More information below or contact the relevant DOC office.

About this hunting block

General information

The Ferny Gair Conservation Area and Black Birch Reserve contain goats, pigs, red deer and chamois (in low numbers). It is a mix of open dry tops with some tussock, scree slopes and steep valleys with regenerating bush and podocarp forest remnants.

There are no WARO activities allowed in this area.

All hunters must obtain a hunting permit online.

Access

Off road vehicle access is available using Black Birch Road 4WD track. To find out more about taking your vehicle see motor vehicle access for Ferny Gair.

South side via the Awatere Valley Road

4WD access is available via Black Birch Observatory Road.

Off road vehicle access is available using Black Birch Road 4WD track. To find out more about taking your vehicle see how to register your vehicle.

North side

Access is available up the Tummil River, Waihōpai Valley.

Contact Bernard Mason, phone +64 3 572 4803. There is a charge for this access.

Helicopter access 

Some areas are not accessible by road or track. Helicopter operators must have a landing concession.

Landholders

Access is through private land and requires permission from the landowners. DOC does not have a list of contacts for this area.

Maps

NZTopo50 – BR27, BR28

Dogs

Dogs are allowed with a dog permit from the Wairau / Renwick Office.

Permission to take dogs through private property must be obtained from the landowners.

Huts

The backcountry huts in the area are:

Note: The Tummil Hut shown on the topo maps has been relocated to the head of Lake Alexander and renamed Lake Alexander Hut.

Additional information

No additional restrictions apply.

For further mapping and access information refer to Walking Access Aotearoa or DOC maps.

Contacts

Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre
Phone:   +64 3 546 9339
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Address:   Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
1/37 Halifax Street
Nelson 7010
Postal Address:   Private Bag 5
Nelson 7042
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