Careys Creek hunting
Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
You can find red deer and pigs in the Careys Creek hunting block, which is part of the Silver Peaks Scenic Reserve north of Dunedin.Species
- Goats
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Seasonal restrictions
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Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are goats and pigs.
General information
This area is part of the Silver Peaks Scenic Reserve and lies north of Dunedin.
A significant amount of the area is steep bush clad faces of kānuka, broadleaf and podocarp forest with a number of bluff systems throughout.
Access
There are two access points:
- Via SH1 north of Dunedin to Double Hill Carpark – turn left just after Waitati, up Double Hill Road, which becomes Semple Road. The access is marked with a Careys Creek Conservation Area sign.
- Via SH1 north of Dunedin to Evansdale Glen picnic area, from here follow the walking track, and once past the stile you are in the hunting block.
Hunting is not permitted within Evansdale Glen picnic area.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CE17
Careys Creek hunting block map (PDF, 1,580K)
Know before you go
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit.
- Dogs must be kept on a lead in Evansdale Glen picnic area as this is a Dunedin City Council reserve.
- If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
Help control wallabies in this area by reporting sightings
Wallabies can displace other species, affect pastures and native species' habitats.
They also potentially impact production and native ecosystems.
Report your sighting online – it only takes a few minutes.
You can also report wallaby sightings by calling 0800 80 99 66.
Contacts
Ōtepoti / Dunedin Office | |
Phone: | 03 477 0677 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | dunedinoffice@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
Level 1 John Wickliffe House 265 Princes Street Dunedin 9016 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 5244 Dunedin 9054 |
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