Waipati hunting
Located in Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
You can find red deer in the Waipati hunting block part of the Waipati Beach Scenic Reserve.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 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.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| invercargill@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |
