Silver Peaks hunting
Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
In the Silver Peaks hunting block north of Dunedin 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 Silver Peaks Scenic Reserve and lies north of Dunedin.
The Silver Peaks is steep to rolling country and very exposed in places. A significant amount of silver beech/tahina, broadleaf and kānuka covers the area to the east, while the western side is snow tussock with some small pockets of silver beech/tahina.
Access
Access is via State Highway One north of Dunedin – turn left just after Waitati, up Double Hill Road, which becomes Semple Road. The access point is marked with a Silver Peaks Scenic Reserve sign. 4WD may be required for the last kilometre or so, as the road can be rough depending on the weather conditions.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CE17
Silver Peaks hunting block map (PDF, 1,585K)
Huts
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 | |
