A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
Before lighting a fire on public conservation land, check it's alright to light. Extinguish all fires before leaving huts and campsites. How to minimise the risk of fire.
Dogs with a DOC permit only. More information below or contact the relevant DOC office.
Brochures
About this hunting block
Animals present are red deer.
General information
This block is part of the Waipati Beach Scenic Reserve.
This is a coastal forest with a flat dune and swamp system behind the beach, and steeper terrrain rising to 200 m from the river.
Access
There are three access points:
- 11 km southwest of Papatowai, turn left off the Chaslands Highway, onto Hukihuki Road. From the end of this road, you need landholder permission to cross the private forest before the hunting block boundary.
- 15 km southwest of Papatowai, turn left off the Chaslands Highway, onto Regan Road. From the end of this road, you need landholder permission to cross the private land before the hunting block boundary.
- Boat access from Waipati Beach.
Landholders
Mr P Shanks (Hukihuki Rd), Tautuku Blk X Sec 3C Trust (Cathedral Caves area)
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CG13
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. They must be kept on a lead near or on Waipati Beach. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
| Owaka office - hunting permits | |
|---|---|
| Phone | +64 3 419 1000 |
| cbennet@doc.govt.nz or cpullar@doc.govt.nz | |