About this hunting block

General information

This is a balloted hunting block.

Access

Public access to Smithy's is via a combination locked gate on Telford Top Road at the Pump House end.

Vehicle access through forestry blocks

This block has an access point through one of the Ernslaw One Ltd forestry blocks. Check the block map for access points.

Smithys Spur access map (PDF, 1,233K)

Public vehicle access through the forestry blocks is restricted by locked gates. If you want vehicle access through the forestry blocks, you will need gate codes. To be issued gate codes for weekday hunting, you must be registered as an 'approved hunter'.

How to become an approved hunter

No approvals or gate codes are required if you want to walk to your blocks via the forestry roads.

Vehicle access approval requirements do not apply for weekend bookings. For these bookings, access codes will be automatically emailed to the hunting party leader on the Friday beforehand.

No refund of application fees will be given in the event of vehicle access not being approved.

Maps

Topo50 series: CE13 and CF13

Dogs

• Dogs must be registered and are not allowed on conservation land without a permit.
• When crossing private land, dogs are to be on a leash until well into the forest and they must be kept under control at all times. 
• DOC must be notified regarding missing or lost dogs on conservation land.

Huts

There are no DOC huts in this block.