About this hunting block

General information

South West Arm is a coastal block in Paterson Inlet, in Rakiura National Park. This restricted hunting block is bookable online. 

Book South West Arm hunting block online

How to book restricted hunting blocks

Topo map

NZTopo50 map sheet: CJ09 Mount Allen

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 information about how to access this block.

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