Ore-Leven hunting
Located in Mount Aspiring National Park east of the Divide hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
Animals present are red deer and chamois. Ore-Leven hunting block takes in the catchments of the Ore and Leven Streams, which flow parallel to and between the Blue and Young Rivers.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
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 red deer and chamois, in low to moderate numbers.
General information
This block takes in the catchments of the Ore and Leven Streams, which flow parallel to and between the Blue and Young Rivers. The two valleys are steep sided but have extensive river flats and remnants (no longer maintained) of marked routes.
This block is balloted for the ROAR period during the months of March and April.
Access
Access is from the Blue Pools car park on the Haast Highway (SH6), 9 km northwest of Makarora township. From here the Blue-Young Link Track crosses the Makarora and Blue Rivers, and then reaches the Ore and Leven streams after about an hour.
Maps
- NZTopo50 series: BZ12, BZ13
- Ore-Leven hunting block map (PDF, 2,069K)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this block as it is part of Mount Aspiring National Park.
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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