Moki Conservation Area hunting
Located in Taranaki Forests hunting in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
Moki Conservation Area is comprised of steep hill country that forms the headwaters of the Waitara River. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.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, pigs and possums are present in this reserve.
General information
Permits are available online as 'Taranaki Forests' under the Central North Island hunting block.
The steep hill country of the 3512 ha Moki Conservation Area forms the headwaters of the Waitara River which acts as a natural boundary between Moki and the adjoining Makino Conservation Area. To the east of Mangapapa Road the reserve becomes easier rolling hill country.
A mix of logged and unlogged forest, the Moki canopy is primarily tawa, kamahi and maire with large emergent rimu and rata. Areas of abandoned lease land and part of the main valley are covered in mänuka scrub.
North Island brown kiwi are present. Kaka, North Island robin/toutouwai, whitehead/popokatea, moreporks/ruru and bats/pekapeka may also be heard or seen.
The track is also popular with trampers and mountain bikers. A basic caravan park and picnic area can be found near the track entrance on Mangapapa Road.
This reserve receives annual goat control by DOC staff.
Map of Moki Conservation Area hunting block (PDF, 1897K)
Access
The Rerekapa Track offers good access from either Kiwi Road or Mangapapa Road.
Landholders
The Rerekapa 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 | |
| Phone: | +64 6 756 0990 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | egmontvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
2879 Egmont Rd Egmont National Park |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 462 New Plymouth 4340 |
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