Pūrākaunui Bay hunting
Located in Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
Red deer are present in the Pūrākaunui Bay hunting block.Species
- Deer - Red
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
Seasonal restrictions
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Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are red deer.
General information
This block is part of the Pūrākaunui Bay Scenic Reserve.
A popular campground for locals and tourists, particularly over the summer period, lies between the two forested portions of the block. The northern block is south facing and quite steep, whereas the southern block is mostly north facing and moderately rolling with mature podocarp forest. The beach is often used by New Zealand sea lions as a haul out site, and is popular with surfers.
Access
7 km from Owaka on the Papatowai Highway, turn left onto Purakaunui Falls Road. After about 5 km on this road turn left onto Long Point Road. After another few kilometres, turn left onto Purakaunui Bay Road, which runs between the two portions of the block.
Landholders
Mr S Affleck and Mr B Burgess are adjoining landowners.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CG14
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. They must be kept on a lead while in the vicinity of the campground and the beach.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| invercargill@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |
