Careys Creek hunting: Coastal Otago north of the Catlins, Otago

You can find red deer and pigs in the Careys Creek hunting block, which is part of the Silver Peaks Scenic Reserve north of Dunedin.

About this hunting block

Animals present are goats and pigs.

This area is part of the Silver Peaks Scenic Reserve and lies north of Dunedin.

A significant amount of the area is steep bush clad faces of kānuka, broadleaf and podocarp forest with a number of bluff systems throughout.

There are two access points:

Via SH1 north of Dunedin to Double Hill Carpark – turn left just after Waitati, up Double Hill Road, which becomes Semple Road. The access is marked with a Careys Creek Conservation Area sign.
Via SH1 north of Dunedin to Evansdale Glen picnic area, from here follow the walking track, and once past the stile you are in the hunting block.

Hunting is not permitted within Evansdale Glen picnic area.

NZTopo50 series: CE17

Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit.

Dogs must be kept on a lead in Evansdale Glen picnic area as this is a Dunedin City Council reserve.
If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.

Wallabies can displace other species, affect pastures and native species' habitats.
They also potentially impact production and native ecosystems.

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You can also report wallaby sightings by calling 0800 80 99 66.