A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
No dogs
About this hunting block
General information
West Ruggedy is a coastal block in Rakiura National Park. This restricted hunting block is bookable online.
Book West Ruggedy hunting block online
How to book restricted hunting blocks
Topo map
NZTopo50 map sheet: CH08 Codfish Island
Huts and campsites
There are no huts in this block.
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 |