About this hunting block

Moderate numbers of goats and pigs exist in these forests.

These blocks encompass approximately 3,252 ha. The area is forested with many bluffs.

Access

Access to both blocks is via Waitewhena Road. To ensure you stay on public conservation land, park down by the bridge crossing the Waitewhena stream and head into the bush from there.

Farmland access is likely to be closed for lambing from 1 August to 31 October.

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Landholders

There is a parcel of private land that adjoins the Waitewhena Forest along Waitewhena Road. There are DOC signs present on public conservation land; please stay within these areas.

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Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from all public conservation land areas except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. A standard open hunting permit for the Pureora Forest/Western King Country allows a hunter to take up to two dogs or party of hunters a maximum of three dogs into public conservation land.

All dogs must remain under the strict control of owners and not be allowed to stray onto surrounding farmland or cause distress to other recreational users.

Huts

There are no DOC huts or campsites available in this area. Accommodation is available in nearby Mokau or Awakino.