Kaikoura North Coast hunting (Okiwi Bay, Half Moon Bay, Patutu)
Located in South Marlborough hunting in the Marlborough region
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Introduction
The Kaikoura North Coast hunting area is a group of coastal reserves approximately 20 km north of Kaikoura. Red deer, pigs, goats and chamois (in low numbers) are found here.Species
- Chamois
- 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
General information
The Kaikoura North Coast hunting area is a group of coastal reserves approximately 20 km north or Kaikoura. Blue Duck Scientific Reserve is included in the block. It is steep – the highest point, Patutu, is 1160 metres. It is a mix of forest, mainly regenerating podocarp and manuka, and open grassed areas.
Red deer, pigs, goats and chamois (in low numbers) are found here.
Access
There are 3 main access points with parking areas – at Half Moon Bay, Okiwi Bay and Seaward Valley Road (Blue Duck Valley). Seaward Valley Road crosses private land.
The main track through the reserve is an old 4WD track which is not maintained. This is generally suitable for quad bikes, but can be very muddy and rutted when wet.
Be careful when using this track as it is becoming popular for walking and mountain biking.
Landholders
To cross any private land you need permission from the landholder. We do not have a list of contacts for this area.
Maps
NZTopo50 – BT28
Dogs
Dogs are allowed with a dog permit from the Nelson Visitor Centre.
Huts
There are no huts in this area.
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 | |
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| Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
| nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |
