The hunting permit status of this restricted block is under review
We are reviewing the status of this hunting block to decide if it should stay restricted or change to the open permit system. This review is part of our broader hunting permit upgrade.
Where possible we want to maximise hunting opportunities by making getting a hunting permit fast and easy. We want to ensure any rules hunters need to follow are simple, clear and easy to understand.
The review is guided by the access charter for recreational hunting and fishing on public conservation land and waters.
For more information, see Review of restricted hunting permits (PDF, 299K)
Send any feedback about this potential change to: invercargill@doc.govt.nz
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 pigs and red deer.
General information
A significant amount native bush covers this block. The terrain is steep to rolling, and runs to extremely high cliff edges on the seaward side.
Dogs are not allowed in the cove area.
The Hinahina Cove block is restricted. You need to get a permit specifically for this block, from the local DOC office.
Access
There are two access points:
- Via Mill Creek Road on the north side of the block. 7 km from Owaka on the Papatowai Highway, turn left onto Purakaunui Falls Road. Follow Lakeside Road around the Catlins Estuary, before turning right onto Wyber Road which becomes Mill Creek Road.
- Via Maitland Road on the south side of the block. 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 2 km turn left onto Maitland Road.
Landholder permission must be obtained to cross from the end of Maitland Road into the hunting block, or to hunt in the private forestry adjoining the block.
Landholders
Mr B Burgess, Rayonier NZ Ltd
Maps
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Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit, except in the cove area. 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 |
| Email: | owakafc@doc.govt.nz |