Diamond Lake and Lake Reid hunting
Located in Cardrona Glenorchy Shotover hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
Diamond Lake and Lake Reid Wildlife Management Reserve is a gamebird hunting block in the Cardrona Glenorchy Shotover hunting area.Species
- Game birds
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by a ‘game bird hunting permit’. See permit information below.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are ducks and geese.
General information
Diamond Lake and Lake Reid Wildlife Management Reserve is a gamebird hunting block. It lies at the eastern foot of Mt Alfred, 10 km north of Glenorchy.
Permits
The Diamond Lake and Lake Reid block is restricted. You need to get a game bird permit specifically for this block from the Queenstown Visitor Centre queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz.
You'll also need a Fish & Game game bird permit and a firearms licence.
Conditions
- Black swans are fully protected in this area
- Kill returns must be lodged with the Queenstown Office on application for a new permit
Access
This block is accessed from the Diamond Creek Track, which is signposted on the Routeburn road, just after the Rees River bridge.
Landholders
For access through Mt Earnslaw Station, contact Geoffrey Thompson, ph +64 3 442 5268
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CB10
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit, subject to the following conditions:
- One dog per hunter
- Dog name will be included on permit
- Dogs only allowed during the duck shooting season (first weekend in May to 31 July).
Contacts
| Whakatipu-wai-Māori/Queenstown Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 442 7935 |
| queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 50 Stanley Street Queenstown 9300 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
