Tangarakau Scenic Reserve hunting
Located in Taranaki Forests hunting in the Taranaki region
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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
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, 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 |
Full office details |