Hope Hill hunting
Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
The Hope Hill hunting block in the coastal hills behind Brighton offers goat and pig hunting.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
General information
This block is situated in the coastal hills behind Brighton. It is surrounded by exotic forest and farmland.
The area is covered in a mixture of kānuka, broadleaf, podocarp and gorse, and the terrain is steep to rolling.
Getting there
Access is via Big Stone Road, just south of Brighton on the Brighton to Taieri Mouth Road. Around 2.5 km from the start of Big Stone Road, there is a locked gate on the right – the road is suitable for all vehicles to this point.
From there access is on foot through privately owned forest, and you need to ask the landholder for permission.
Landholders
For access to the hunting block, contact Wenita Forest Products Ltd. Hunting is not permitted on the access crossing private forestry, and access may not always be possible due to forestry operations.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CE 16
Hope Hill hunting block map (PDF, 1,566K)
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.
Contacts
Ōtepoti / Dunedin Office | |
Phone: | 03 477 0677 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | dunedinoffice@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
Level 1 John Wickliffe House 265 Princes Street Dunedin 9016 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 5244 Dunedin 9054 |
Full office details |