Tangitu Area hunting

Located in Taranaki Forests hunting in the Taranaki region

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Introduction

The Tangitu Area includes Tangitu Conservation Area and the adjoining Uruti and Miro scenic reserves. 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.

Brochures

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 500 ha Tangitu Conservation Area includes the adjoining Tangitu, Uruti and Miro Scenic Reserves. This steep untracked hill country is mostly two forested gully heads with a bisecting ridge. The area serves as a catchment for the Waikekeho and Uruti streams. Landcorp pasture lies on the eastern boundary, with large papa bluffs acting as a natural boundary along most of the western side.

The area is covered in both primary and secondary growth forest with tawa, kamahi, rimu and hard beech present.

Map of Tangitu Area hunting block (PDF, 1585K)

Access

The area can be accessed where it rises steeply off the Moki Road around the Moki Tunnel.

Landholders

Permission to access Tangitu 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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