Ballarat hunting
Located in Cardrona Glenorchy Shotover hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
You can hunt goats and chamois in this 584 ha block north of Queenstown.Species
- Chamois
- Goats
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Seasonal restrictions
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Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are goats and chamois.
General information
This 584 ha block spans the eastern Richardson Mountains and the mid Shotover catchment north of Queenstown. The terrain is rugged shady creeks, steep spurs and peaks rising to over 2000 m. The vegetation is mixed with snow tussock above 900 m, and sub-alpine shrubland in the gullies.
Access
You can access the block via The Branches Road to the confluence of the Flood Burn and the Shotover River.
For access through Branches Station contact:
James Murray
Phone: +64 3 441 8421.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CB11
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit.
Huts
Contacts
| Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 443 7660 |
| wanakavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
