Kaihiku hunting

Located in Catlins restricted hunting in the Otago region

Animals present in the Kaihiku hunting block are red deer and pigs.

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

About this hunting block

Animals present are red deer and pigs.

General information

This block has two portions, both part of the Catlins Conservation Park. The southern portion is bush covered and the northern is a significant area of red tussock.

The Kaihiku block is restricted. You need to get a permit specifically for this block, from the local DOC office.

Access

Access to the southern portion is via State Highway One west of Balclutha, left onto Jacks Hill Road and then onto Glenfalloch Road. The road to the red tussock reserve is suitable for 4WD only, and permission must be obtained from the landholder.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CF14

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.