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Introduction

Red deer and goats can be found throughout the Southern Paparoas. Pigs are uncommon.

Species

  • Deer - Red
  • Goats

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

No dogs

About this hunting block

General information

The Southern Paparoas extend from Blackball to Taylorville and 12 Mile Creek.

Access

Via the Croesus/Moonlight Track.

Landholders

A large portion of the Southern Paparoas is held under coal mining licences and is not managed by DOC.

Maps

NZTopo50 BT19, BT20.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited in this area.

Huts

There is 1 DOC hut in Southern Paparoas:

Hunting

  • Red deer can be found throughout the area at any time of the year however spring hunting and the roar period are most popular.
  • Possums are controlled by TBfree usually within 1 km of any farmland.
  • Pigs are generally uncommon.
  • Goats can be found over much of the area from the valley floor to the tops.

Contacts

Māwhera / Greymouth Office
Phone:   0800 275 362
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   greymouth@doc.govt.nz
Address:   17 High Street
Greymouth 7805
Postal Address:   PO Box 370
Greymouth 7840
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