Gabriels Gully hunting

Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region

Animals present in the Gabriels Gully hunting block are pigs and goats.

About this hunting block

Animals present are pigs and goats.

General information

Flash flood hazard 

Otago Dam could fail during or after periods of high rainfall and during an earthquake. Do not enter the hunting block during or after periods of high rainfall as the risk of the dam failing will be higher.

Otago Dam Track crosses the creek in multiple places and is exposed to flash flooding. Onsite signage identifies the flood zone areas, move quickly through these areas.

Once you leave the track to begin hunting do not stop in the creek bed areas and move quickly if you are crossing the creek at any time.

Look out for dirty water or unusual sounds like roaring water or trees breaking when walking the track. Move to higher ground immediately if you notice any signs of a flash flood.

This block is part of the Gabriels Gully Historic Reserve north of Lawrence.

The block is covered with beech/tawhai forest, and mānuka scrub, and is surrounded by exotic forest.

Access

Access is via Gabriels Gully Road from Lawrence. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the car park area at Grey’s Dam. From here access to the hunting block is on foot via Otago Dam Track which starts to the west of Greys Dam.

Hunting is not permitted in any of the historic parts of Gabriels Gully below Grey’s Dam.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CE14

Know before you go

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit.

  • Dogs must be kept on a lead while in the historic part of Gabriels Gully.
  • If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.

NZ Falcons/kārearea

NZ Falcons/kārearea can be seen in the area. Between November and February when they are nesting they can become defensive of their young and perform dive bombs.

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.

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

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