Rock and Pillar hunting
Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
Animals present in the Rock and Pillar hunting block are 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 Rock and Pillar Conservation Area, which spans the Rock and Pillar Range between the Strath Taieri and the Upper Taieri.
A significant amount of tussock covers the block, while the tops have herb fields, cushion plants and large schist rock tors.
Access
Access is via State Highway 87, 7219 Hyde Middlemarch Road, 9 km north of Middlemarch from a carpark at Kinvara Station. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the car park. From here a 4WD is recommended to reach the hunting block boundary at the road end.
Although there is vehicle access to the block boundary, we recommend you contact the landholder for track conditions prior to access.
Hunting is not permitted on the access easement crossing private land.
Access is also available via the Old Dunstan Road off State Highway 87 from Outram. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the block boundary. Old Dunstan Road is only open to vehicles 1 October – 31 May.
There is no public access between the Rock and Pillar Conservation Area and the Western Rock and Pillar block.
Landholders
Mr B McKenzie
Huts
Topo maps
NZTopo50 map sheets: CD15, CC16, CD16
Rock and Pillar hunting block map (PDF, 943K)
Know before you go
Dog access
Dogs are allowed in this block.
Taking your dog across private land:
- If accessing the block with your dog on foot, you must have landholder permission to cross.
- If accessing the block by vehicle, you do not need landholder permission as long as your dog stays inside your vehicle to cross.
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
| Kā Moana Haehae / Alexandra Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | alexandra@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
43 Dunstan Road Alexandra 9320 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 176 Alexandra 9340 |
| Full office details | |
