Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve hunting
Located in Mainland Southland hunting in the Southland region
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Introduction
You can hunt red deer and goats in the Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve.Species
- Deer - Red
- Goats
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
The Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve is located 7kms northwest of Gore and covers approximately 874 ha. A series of parallel steep northwest ridges are dissected by several streams with tussock, scrub and podocarp forest remnants. There are several tracks, a look out and picnic area.
Access
Follow Kingdom Road or Reaby Road north of Gore from SH94. Side roads off these provide access.
Maps
NZTopo50 maps - CF11, CF12
A selection of Topo50 maps which cover the Southland region are available to purchase from the DOC Murihiku Office.
If you require a map that is not supplied at the Murihiku Office, you can download maps or check out a list of other retailers on the Land Information New Zealand website.
Animals present
Red deer - low numbers
Goats - low numbers
Dogs
- Dogs must be registered and are not permitted in hut
- When crossing private land, dogs are to be on a leash until well into forest and kept under control.
- DOC must be notified regarding missing or lost dogs on conservation land.
Huts
There are no DOC huts available.
Additional information
If possuming, a permit must be obtained by visiting the DOC Murihiku Office in Invercargill.
Contacts
| Murihiku / Invercargill Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | invercargill@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
7th Floor CUE on Don 33 Don Street Invercargill 9810 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 743 Invercargill 9840 |
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