Taieri River hunting

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

You can hunt goats in the Taieri River hunting block on the northern bank of the lower Taieri River, upstream from Taieri Mouth.

About this hunting block

Animals present are goats.

General information

This block is part of the Taieri River Scenic Reserve.

It is situated on the northern bank of the lower Taieri River, upstream from Taieri Mouth.
A significant amount of the area is steep bush clad faces of podocarp, broadleaf and kānuka forest with a number of bluff systems throughout.

Access

There are two access points:

  • South of Brighton via Taieri Mouth Road, then right onto Otokia Kuri Bush Road East, then the first left past Maori Reserve Road, into the road marked "Scenic Reserve". The road is suitable for all vehicles – there is a car park area at the end of the road.
  • From the Taieri River, by boat.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CF16

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.