West Wānaka
Located in Lower Matukituki Valley hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
You can hunt red deer and chamois in the West Wānaka hunting block, which takes in the western faces of Mt Alta and the Bent Burn.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are red deer and chamois in low to moderate numbers.
General information
This block takes in the western faces of Mt Alta and the Bent Burn, which are covered in steep beech/tawhai forest, scrub and tussock.
This block is balloted for the roar period duirng the months of March and April.
Access
Take the Wānaka Mount Aspiring Road from Wānaka and turn right onto West Wānaka Road, about 5 km beyond Glendhu Bay. Beyond West Wanaka Station, there is 4WD access with permission from the landholder.
Landholders
James Cochrane, West Wānaka Station, ph +64 27 329 3315.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CA11, CA12
West Wānaka hunting block map (PDF, 2,094K)
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.
Contacts
| Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre |
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| Phone | +64 3 443 7660 |
| wanakavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Ballantyne Road Wānaka 9305 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |
