Gabriels Gully hunting
Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
Animals present in the Gabriels Gully hunting block are pigs and goats.Species
- Goats
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Seasonal restrictions
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Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are pigs and goats.
General information
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 a walking track above the dam.
Hunting is not permitted in any of the historic parts of Gabriels Gully below Grey’s Dam.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CE14
Gabriels Gully hunting block map (PDF,1,570K)
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.
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
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| dunedinoffice@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |
