About this hunting block

Tapuae-o-Uenuku Scenic Reserve – Addition ('Mt Gladstone block') has been returned to the Crown through a Pastoral Occupational Licence (POL) review.

This area is extremely steep, rugged, dry high country with numerous bluffs and scree slopes.

Red deer, goats, pigs and chamois are present. Goat are in moderate numbers although DOC carries out regular goat control operations.

Access

Public access to the Mt Gladstone block is via the Hodder River from the Awatere Valley up to Trail Stream where the public conservation land begins.

The Mt Gladstone Block is surrounded by private land with largely unfenced boundaries. Hunters must be aware of their location and where the boundaries are.

Visitors need to take note of weather reports in advance, as the river is impassable in floods or when the river flow is high.

Helicopter access

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

Landholders

Any other access is through private land and would require permission. DOC does not have a list of contacts for this area.

Maps

NZTopo50 – BS27

Dogs

Dogs are allowed by permit only. For more information contact Nelson Visitor Centre: nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz or phone: +64 3 546 9339.

Huts

The only huts are the Hodder Huts which are owned and administered by the Marlborough Tramping Club.

Additional information

Hunting within Tapuae-o-Uenuku Scenic Reserve proper is prohibited. This area has been designated as tōpuni. The tōpuni recognises the significance of the area to Ngāti Kurī (hapū of Ngāi Tahu) and covers the high peaks of Tapuae-o-Uenuku and their surrounds.

The prohibited area encompasses the Inland Kaikōura Range peaks Crows Nest, Pinnacle, Tapuae-o-Uenuku, Mt Alarm and Mitre Peak.