Wire Creek hunting

Located in the Otago region

The Wire Creek hunting block offers goat, chamois and fallow deer hunting.

About this hunting block

Animals present are goats, chamois and fallow deer.

General information

This restricted hunting block is bookable online. 

This block is part of the Mt Creighton Conservation Area and includes Wire Creek and Luna Basin. Block is mainly open tussock country.

A maximum of one party with up to four rifles in the block is allowed at one time.

Access

Access only via helicopter drop off.

Helicopter landings are by one-off permit only.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CB10

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in this block.

There may be avalanche danger

Avalanches usually occur from May to November in Wakatipu, Wānaka and Central Otago. There can also be avalanches outside this period, if there is still snow coverage.

If you are going into avalanche terrain, always:

  1. Have the relevant avalanche skills and training.
  2. Check the ATES rating and the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory.
  3. Go with a buddy. Both of you should carry and know how to use an avalanche transceiver, a snow shovel and a probe.