Brunner Range hunting

Located in Greymouth hunting in the West Coast region

Red deer, feral pigs and small numbers of chamois can be found in the Brunner Range. Goats are uncommon.

About this hunting block

General information

The Brunner Range is about 20 km long and extends from the Buller Gorge south to the Awarau River (Larry River). There are several small valley systems that provide access into the ranges but there is no formed track access.

The Brunner Range is heavily forested with open tops to about 1400 m. Vegetation is mostly beech forest at lower altitude and areas of tussock along the range. The largest river, the Deepdale has few clearings and flats along its 27 km length.

Entry on to the range is generally difficult.

Access

Walk up the Larry River (no tracks) and climb to Bourkes Rock which is the southern end of the open tops. Travel along the tops is easy.

Landing Creek: This stream provides access to a leading spur that climbs onto the range. You need permission to cross private land lower down.

Rough Creek: This stream provides access to a leading spur that climbs onto the range. You need permission to cross private land lower down.

Dee Creek: This stream provides access to a leading spur that climbs onto the range. You need permission to cross private land lower down.

Deepdale: Best access is through Glengarry (Maruia) You need permission to cross private land.

At the northern end of the range is the Buller Gorge which cannot be crossed easily. 

Landholders

No information is currently availiable.

Maps

NZTopo50 BS21, or BS22

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. People wishing to take a dog into this area must seek authorisation from the DOC office. 

Huts

There are no huts in this area.

Hunting

  • Red deer can be found throughout the area at any time of the year and hunting during the roar is popular.
  • Small numbers of chamois can be found in alpine areas.
  • Goats are uncommon.
  • Feral pigs are relatively common even on the open tops. 
  • Possums are regularly controlled by TBfree throughout the lower parts of the area.