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Introduction

The Tangarakau Scenic Reserve is a large tract of steep country on the eastern side of the Tangarakau Gorge. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.

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. This area receives annual goat control by DOC staff.

General information

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

This large tract of steep country lies to the eastern side of the Tangarakau Gorge along the Forgotten World Highway (SH43). The 2642 ha reserve has a variety of forest types – from rimu and tawa to hard beech, rewarewa and kowhai to pasturelands. The rugged broken country has many bluffs and is subject to slips.

The rare tree daisy Brachyglottis turneri. North Island robin, New Zealand falcon, New Zealand pigeon, pukeko, whitehead and bats are all in the reserve. 

Map of Tangarakau Scenic Reserve hunting block (PDF, 1063K)

Access

Adjacent to SH43, that winds 16km through the reserve.

Landholders

Permission to access Tangarakau Conservation Area via private land must be gained by arrangements with adjoining landholders.

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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