Waikerikeri hunting

Located in Central Otago and The Remarkables hunting in the Otago region

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Introduction

The mountainous 329 ha Waikerikeri hunting block offers goat, rabbit and hare hunting.

Species

  • Goats
  • Rabbits or hares

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.

Dog access

Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.

About this hunting block

Animals present are goats, rabbits and hares.

General information

This mountainous 329 ha block takes in the headwaters of Waikerikeri Creek, 10 km north of Clyde and below Leaning Rock in the Dunstan Mountains. Vegetation includes native shrubland and tussock grassland. The area may be under snow in the winter months.

Seasonal restrictions

Lambing season is during October. Stay on the track and keep clear of new-born lambs and their mothers. Do not disturb stock.

Access

From State Highway 8 at Clyde take Springvale Road and after 2 km turn left onto Waikerikeri Valley Road. Vehicle access is available to a car park at the base of Lilico Spur.

Beyond this point, there is marked walking access over an easement. The easement does not cover vehicles, dogs or firearms – to take any of these you must have permission from the landholder.

Landholders

Owner: Willie Rive
Phone: +64 27 275 7916

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CC13

Waikerikeri hunting block map (PDF, 1189K)

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.

More about why wallabies are a problem.

Before lighting a fire on public conservation land, check it's alright to light. Extinguish all fires before leaving huts and campsites. How to minimise the risk of fire.

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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