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Introduction

Goats and pigs are hunted in Rawhitiroa Road Conservation Area.

Species

  • Goats
  • Pigs
  • Possums

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit (contact the relevant DOC office) and a current kiwi aversion certificate only.

About this hunting block

Goats, possums and pigs are present in this reserve.

General information

Permits are available online as 'Taranaki Forests' under the Central North Island hunting block.

  • 410 ha
  • Steep southerly facing aspect.
  • Mixed podocarp forest, manuka scrub succession.
  • Kiwi reported

Map of Rawhitiroa Road Conservation Area hunting block (PDF, 1042K) 

Access

From Rawhitiroa Road, cross Tahunamaere Stream, go straight up face.

Landholders

Ensure to hunt within DOC boundary as trespassers on private land will be prosecuted.

Maps

NZTopo50 BJ31

Huts

There are no DOC huts in this reserve.

Additional information

Attached to Tahunamaere Scenic 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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