Makino Conservation Area hunting
Located in Taranaki Forests hunting in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
Comprised of steep hill country that drains into Waitara River, Makino Conservation Area receives use from trampers, mountain bikers and hunters. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted in the area.Species
- Goats
- Pigs
- Possums
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Seasonal restrictions
Access may be restricted during lambing between 1 August and 31 October.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Goats and pigs are common with goats frequently seen on the clearings along the Moki Track.
General information
Permits are available online as 'Taranaki Forests' under the Central North Island hunting block.
The steep hill country of the 3445 ha Makino Conservation Area drains into the Waitara River. A popular goat hunting area it has narrow spurs and gorgy streams which are subject to frequent slips. Makino Conservation Area is adjacent to Moki Conservation Area separated by the Waitara River.
Mainly tawa and kamahi forest there is also scattered rimu, rata and rewarewa with totara and matai on the ridges. Mahoe, pidgeonwood, horopito, putaputaweta, lancewood, toro and maire make up the sub canopy.
The unformed Moki Road, known as the Moki Track, has several swingbridges and runs through the Conservation Area giving hunting access to the forest. It is also used by trampers and mountain bikers.
North Island brown kiwi are present. Kaka, North Island robin/toutouwai, whitehead/popokatea, moreporks/ruru and bats/pekapeka may also be heard or seen.
Map of Makino Conservation Area hunting block (PDF, 2088K)
Access
The Moki Track offers good hunting opportunities for Makino Conservation Area. Access to the Moki Track is via Moki Road or Kiwi Road.
Landholders
Moki Track is a public track that crosses farmland at either end of the Conservation Area. Hunters are advised to be respectful of farming operations and contact landowners first. Access may be restricted at the owners discretion during lambing between 1 August and 31 October.
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 |
