A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Before lighting a fire on public conservation land, check it's alright to light. Extinguish all fires before leaving huts and campsites. How to minimise the risk of fire.
Dogs with a DOC permit only. More information below or contact the relevant DOC office.
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.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | dunedinoffice@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Ōtepoti / Dunedin Office |