Albert Burn hunting

Located in Lake Wānaka hunting in the Otago region

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Introduction

Albert Burn hunting block consists of the Albert Burn catchment above Albert Burn Hut, and below the hut, the beech/tawhai forest on the true left. You can hunt red deer and chamois.

Species

  • Chamois
  • Deer - Red

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.

Seasonal restrictions

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.

Dog access

Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.

About this hunting block

Animals present are red deer and chamois in low to moderate numbers.

General information

This block consists of the Albert Burn catchment above Albert Burn Hut, and below the hut, the beech/tawhai forest on the true left. Beech/tawhai forest above the hut is extensive, giving way to subalpine shrubland and tussock grassland on the tops and in the upper reaches of the valley.

The block divides into two separately balloted portions – Albert Burn and Upper Albert Burn - for the roar period during the months of March and April. The boundary is at Junction Flat, about three hours upstream of Albert Burn Hut.

See Wānaka roar block system.

Access

There are three ways to access this block:

  • Private or commercial boat across lake
  • Private aircraft with landing permits or chartered aircraft from Makarora township
  • On foot from the true right of the Makarora River – this access is dependent on the flow of Wilkin and Makarora Rivers. It also crosses pastoral lease land, so you need to contact the landholder for permission. From the Craigie Burn a cattle track leads to the mouth of the Albert Burn.

Landholders

Scott Patterson, Mt Albert Station, ph +64 3 443 4497.

Map information

NZTopo50 series: BZ12, CA12

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this block. No permit required but you must have landholder permission.

Huts

Contacts

Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:   03 4437660
Email:   wanakavc@doc.govt.nz
Address:   1 Ballantyne Road
Wanaka 9305
Postal Address:   PO Box 93
Wanaka 9343
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