Awahou Scenic Reserve hunting
Located in Taranaki Forests hunting in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
Goats, pigs and possums are hunted in Awahou Scenic Reserve.Species
- Goats
- Pigs
- Possums
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
Goats, pigs and possums are present in this reserve. DOC are keen to hear of any deer sightings in this area. Please contact DOC New Plymouth ph 06 7590350.
General Information
Permits are available online as 'Taranaki Forests' under the Central North Island hunting block.
Adjacent to the Whangamomona Conservation Area, this 435 ha scenic reserve has similar rugged hills deeply dissected by streams.
Tawa forest is dominant on slopes with black beech on ridge tops with kamahi and rewarewa also present. Toetoe and raupō can be found in wetlands along valley bottoms.
Kiwi are present in this area.
A picnic area off SH43 on the Whangamomona Saddle leads to a walking track through reserve.
Map of Awahou Scenic Reserve hunting block (PDF, 1060K)
Access
Access is via SH43 at the Whangamomona Saddle - then Anchor Track.
Maps
NZTopo50 BH31
Huts
There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. People wishing to take a dog into this area need to get a permit from the local DOC office and have a current kiwi aversion certificate.
Avian awareness and avoidance training
To take dogs across private property, or tracks crossing farmland, you must get permission from the landowner.
Contacts
| Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 6 756 0990 |
| egmontvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 2879 Egmont Road Egmont National Park 4386 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
