Glenomaru hunting

Located in the Otago region

Pigs and red deer are present in the Glenomaru hunting block northwest of Owaka.

Glenomaru is now an open hunting permit area

Glenomaru was previously covered by restricted hunting permits. On 15 May 2026 the hunting area was moved into the open area hunting permit. All permits issued from 15 May 2026 will include details for this hunting area.

Active open hunting permits issued before 15 May 2026 that include the Lower South Island region will not show details for this hunting area, but hunting is authorised for the hunting area under these permits. See the special conditions that apply to hunting in this hunting area.

About this hunting block

Animals present are pigs and red deer.

General information

This is a bush covered, 490 ha reserve, 10 km northwest of Owaka.

Roar ballot

Applications for the 2027 roar ballot will be managed online through the DOC hunting permit system. Applications open 1 October 2026.

These hunting blocks make up part of the Catlins ballot group.

Blocks are allocated through a ballot draw and are allocated for a two or three day period.

The balloted period is 20 March to 20 April 2027.

  • Applications will only be accepted through the online hunting permit system.
  • Applications will open on 1 October 2026.
  • Applications close on 30 November 2026.
  • Applications are limited to 5 choices.
  • You can submit only one application per party.
  • All party members must be listed on the application.
  • No individual may be part of more than one application.

Successful applicants will be notified automatically following the draw on 4 December 2026. This notification will include a link to confirm the allocated block.

Blocks must be confirmed by 18 December 2026. Permits will be sent automatically following confirmation.

Apply

Reallocation of blocks

Any remaining blocks after the initial draw will be automatically reallocated to unsuccessful applicants where possible.

After the reallocation process is completed, any remaining leftover blocks will be made available online on a first-come, first served basis.

Administration fee

The fee is $11.50 for a party to apply (pay online by card, non-refundable, includes GST). If you win, there are no fees for the booking and permits.

Access

Turn off the Balclutha-Owaka Highway onto Glenomaru Road, 20 km south of Balclutha, or 10 km north of Owaka. About 5 km along this road there is direct access to the block.

If you wish to cross private land to access certain parts of the block, you must have landholder permission.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CG14

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.