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Minor Peak hunting

Located in the Otago region

Introduction

The Minor Peak hunting block offers goat, chamois and fallow deer hunting.

About this hunting block

Animals present are goats, chamois and fallow deer.

General information

This block is part of the Mt Creighton Conservation Area and includes Minor Peak, running from Lake Face Creek to Dooleys Spur. Block is mainly open tussock country.

The Minor Peak block is restricted. You need to get a permit (issued for four days at a time only, and between 1 January and 1 October only) specifically for this block, from the Queenstown Visitor Centre.

A maximum of one party with up to four rifles in the block is allowed at one time.

Access

Access from two easements along the Glenorchy Road at Lake Face Creek and Geordies Creek.

Helicopter landings are by permit only.

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CB10

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in this block.

There may be avalanche danger

Avalanches usually occur from May to November in Wakatipu, Wānaka and Central Otago. There can also be avalanches outside this period, if there is still snow coverage.

If you are going into avalanche terrain, always:

  1. Have the relevant avalanche skills and training.
  2. Check the ATES rating and the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory.
  3. Go with a buddy. Both of you should carry and know how to use an avalanche transceiver, a snow shovel and a probe.