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Introduction

Neinei I Kura Conservation Area hunting block consists of steep, rolling terrain with no formed tracks. You can hunt pigs, fallow deer and goats.

Species

  • Deer - Fallow
  • Goats
  • Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.

Seasonal restrictions

Upper section of Dry Creek Track closed for lambing 10 October to 21 November.

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Dog access

No dogs

About this hunting block

Animals present are pigs, fallow deer and goats in low to moderate numbers.

General information

The majority of Neinei I kura Conservation Area is steep, undulating country rising to a high point of 1526 m on Cloudy Peak. There are no formed tracks in the conservation area.

In summer, very hot and dry conditions are common so make sure you carry plenty of water and have adequate protection against the sun.

Alpine conditions may be experienced at any time of the year, with the higher country being subject to snow during the winter months.

Some sections of the track may be subjected to avalanche danger in winter. The terrain is prone to low cloud, strong cold winds and deep snow; travel is not recommend during the winter months or in poor weather conditions. Be prepared.

Access

Hunting access to the Neinei i kura Conservation Area is by foot only.

Via Dry Creek and Cloudy Peak tracks

As firearms may not be carried on the Dry Creek and Cloudy Peak access tracks, permission to access the conservation land with a firearm via these access easements must be obtained from the landowner.

Via Ardgour Conservation area

Foot access via the Ardgour Conservation Area is signposted off Thomson Gorge Road at the top gate, where the road comes up from the east side of the Dunstan Range. From here walking or mountain bike access is possible, and a track leads off to Mount Kamaka in the north eastern corner of the DOC managed area.  

Hunting in the Ardgour Conservation area/North Dunstan hunting block is covered by the same open hunting permit.

Landholders

The hunting block borders farmland – hunters need to be familiar with the boundaries and stay within them.

  • Jayne Rive (Wainui Creek)
  • Phillip Rive (Dry Creek) +64 3 445 2130

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CB13, CB14

Know before you go

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.

More about why wallabies are a problem.

Contacts

Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:   03 4437660
Email:   wanakavc@doc.govt.nz
Address:   1 Ballantyne Road
Wanaka 9305
Postal Address:   PO Box 93
Wanaka 9343
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