Stewart Island open hunting area
Located in Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting in the Southland region
Introduction
Hunt deer and possums in this coastal block in Rakiura National Park.Species
- Deer - Red
- Deer - White-tail
- Possums
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.
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
This open hunting area covers the inland part of the island and some coastal sections. It's within Rakiura National Park.
Access
Hunting blocks can be accessed by sea or air. You need to organise your own transport to and from the block. We recommend learning about transport options before you apply. Visit the Stewart Island website for more information.
Topo maps
NZTopo50 map sheets:
- CH09 Mount Anglem/Hananui
- CH08 Codfish Island (Whenua Hou)
- CJ08 Doughboy Bay
- CJ09 Mount Allen
- CJ10 Port Adventure
- CK08 South Cape/Whiore
- CJ09 Mount Allen
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed as this hunting area is within a national park.
Huts
There are no huts in this hunting area - camp responsibly anywhere.
Contacts
| Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 219 0009 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | stewartisland@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
15 Main Road Oban 9818 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 3 Rakiura/Stewart Island 9846 |
| Full office details | |
