Nukuhau, Omahine & Okahutiria Conservation Area hunting

Located in Whanganui District hunting in the Manawatu/Whanganui region

Introduction

The steep topography of Nukuhau, Omahine and Okahutiria Conservation Areas are home to kiwi. Fallow deer, goats and pigs are hunted here.

About this hunting block

Fallow deer, goats and pigs are present in these reserves.

General information

Nukuhau Conservation Area is podocarp/tawa forest. Omahine Conservation Area is podocarp/tawa forest with some beech ridges and some regenerating native shrubland. The Okahutiria Conservation Area is predominately regenerating forest.

There is also a grazing licence issued for the clearings in Okahutiria Conservation Area. All three blocks have steep topography with deep gorges. Kiwi are known to be present.

Access

Nukuhau and Okahutaria Conservation Area: turn off State Highway 3 1 km west of Waverley onto Kohi Road then onto Okahautiria Road which changes to Mataimoana Road. Each of these blocks is bordered by the roads.

Omahine Conservation Area: turn off State Highway 3 at Waitotara onto Ngutuwera Road, then right onto Mangawhio Road, then left onto Weraweraonga Road. Continue along the formed road to the gate. From the road end there is a 3 km walk to the southern boundary and approximately another 2 km to the northern boundary. The track is only suitable for walking due to a number of slips.

Maps

NZtopo50 BK31

Dogs

A separate permit is required to hunt with dogs. All dogs must be avian avoidance certified. Contact the local DOC office for details.

Huts

There are no DOC huts in this reserve.