Taramoukou Conservation Area hunting
Located in Taranaki Forests hunting in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
Possums, goats and pigs are hunted in the Taramoukou Conservation Area. The area is formed by a series of ridges up from the Onaero River.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.
The 1637 ha Taramoukou Conservation Area is formed by a series of ridges up from the headwaters of the Onaero River. These ridges are broken, with narrow tops, steep faces and numerous slips. Wetlands have formed in the valley floors.
The area is predominantly tawa with tawhero, scattered rimu, miro, tōtara and kahikata. Rata, stunted tōtara and hīnau grow in small quantities along the ridge tops, while a large plateau of kohekohe is the most extensive block in the district.
North Island robin, fernbirds, kaka and kiwi are present.
Map of Taramoukou Conservation Area hunting block (PDF, 1076K)
Access
Off Taramoukou Road through private land.
Landholders
Permission to access Taramoukou Conservation Area via private land must be gained by arrangements with adjoining landholders.
Maps
NZTopo50 BH30
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 | |
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| Phone | +64 6 756 0990 |
| egmontvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 2879 Egmont Road Egmont National Park 4386 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
