Bendigo Scenic Reserve hunting
Located in Central Otago and The Remarkables hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
Bendigo Scenic Reserve offers goat, rabbit and upland gamebird hunting.Species
- Goats
- Game birds
- Rabbits or hares
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by a ‘game bird hunting permit’ and ‘restricted area permit’. See permit information below.
Seasonal restrictions
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Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are goats, rabbits, and upland gamebirds.
General information
This 627 ha block lies on the lower slopes of the Dunstan Mountains immediately above the grape growing areas of Bendigo and west of School Creek. The area to the east of School Creek is a historic reserve on which hunting is prohibited.
Bendigo Scenic Reserve is mostly kānuka forest with denser vegetation in the gullies.
This is a well-used public area and you must take extreme care when hunting to ensure the safety of others. Hunting is prohibited in the neighboring Bendigo Historic Reserve.
Permits
The Bendigo Scenic Reserve block is restricted. You need to get a permit (issued for a month at a time only) specifically for this block, from the DOC office.
You'll also need a Fish & Game game bird permit and a firearms licence.
Access
16 km north of Cromwell on State Highway 8, turn right onto Bendigo Loop Road to the site of Bendigo town, then turn right up the hill following the ‘Historic gold mining site’ sign. When you enter the historic reserve there is a track off to the right that leads to a fence and stile marking the start of the Scenic Reserve hunting block.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CB13
Bendigo Scenic Reserve hunting block map (PDF, 1026K)
Know before you go
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.
Help control wallabies in this area by reporting sightings
Wallabies can displace other species, affect pastures and native species' habitats.
They also potentially impact production and native ecosystems.
Report your sighting online – it only takes a few minutes.
You can also report wallaby sightings by calling 0800 80 99 66.
Contacts
| Kā Moana Haehae / Alexandra Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | alexandra@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
43 Dunstan Road Alexandra 9320 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 176 Alexandra 9340 |
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