About this hunting block

General information

Christmas is a coastal block in Rakiura National Park. This restricted hunting block is bookable online. 

Book Christmas hunting block online

How to book restricted hunting blocks

Topo map

NZTopo50 map sheet: CH09 Mount Anglem/Hananui

Huts

This block has a Rakiura Hunters Camp Trust (RHCT) hut. Use this hut to minimise any impact on the wider environment.

These huts are designed for hunters. They provide shelter and basic amenities. 

You need to book the hut through the Rakiura Visitor Centre (contact details below) and pay RHCT hut levies.

Access

See RHCT's website for useful information about how to access this block including advice about timing your arrival with low tide. 

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed as this block is within a national park.

Possum hunting

To trap possums on this block you need both a restricted hunting permit and a possum trapping permit. Get a possum trapping permit by emailing stewartisland@doc.govt.nz