This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
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About this hunting block
Animals present are red deer.
General information
This block is part of the Pūrākaunui Falls Scenic Reserve.
The Pūrākaunui Falls Track runs through the northern portion of the block, and is one of the most popular walks in the Catlins. Hunting is not permitted within 100 m of this track.
Access
Access to the reserve is from the Purakaunui Falls Road, Purakauiti School Road, Puaho Road and Stott Road, a few kilometres east of the Owaka-Papatowai highway.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CG14
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit, but not on the Pūrākaunui Falls Track. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
| Owaka office - hunting permits | |
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| Phone | +64 3 419 1000 |
| owakafc@doc.govt.nz | |