This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
About this hunting block
General information
Upper Lords is inland along Lords River, in Rakiura National Park. This restricted hunting block is bookable online.
Book Upper Lords hunting block online
How to book restricted hunting blocks
Topo maps
NZTopo50 map sheets: CJ09 Mount Allen, CJ10 Port Adventure
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
Hunting blocks can be accessed by sea or air. You need to organise your own transport to and from the block. We recommend learning about transport options before you apply. Visit the Stewart Island website for more information.
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
Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: | +64 3 219 0009 |
Email: | stewartisland@doc.govt.nz |
Address: | 15 Main Road Oban 9818 |
Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |