Maukaatua (Maungatua) hunting
Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
The Maukaatua (Maungatua) hunting block lies to the west of the Taieri Plains. You can hunt pigs and red deer.Species
- Deer - Red
- 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 red deer.
General information
This block is part of the Maukaatua Range, the main geographic feature to the west of the Taieri Plains.
A significant amount of the area is covered in tussock grasslands and alpine scrub, while beech/tawhai forest, broadleaf and kānuka cover the lower parts of the area.
Access
There are two access points:
- Via Woodside Road off State Highway 87, 2 km west of Outram. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the Woodside Glen picnic area; from here access to the hunting block is via the walking track.
- Via Grainger Road off Maungatua Road, 7km southwest of Outram. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the road end gate; from here access to the hunting block is via the walking track.
Hunting is not permitted within Woodside Glen picnic area.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CE16
Maukaatua (Maungatua) hunting block map (PDF, 2,249K)
Know before you go
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. Dogs must be kept on a lead in Woodside 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.
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 |
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