Kakanui hunting

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

Hunt red deer and pigs in the tussock grasslands of Kakanui Conservation Area.

About this hunting block

General Information

This block is part of the Kakanui Conservation Area, which spans part of the Kakanui Range between the Kakanui Peak and the Mt Kobbler.

A significant amount of the area is covered in tussock grasslands, while there is also exposed rock and scree. The terrain is steep.

Access

Helicopter access is allowed at the site marked by pink stars. Helicopter access points (JPG, 354K)

Other access is by negotiation with neighbouring landowners as there is no formal access.

Topo maps

NZTopo50 series: CC16, CC17, CB16 and CB17.

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.