Trotters Gorge hunting
Located in Coastal Otago north of the Catlins hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
Limestone bluffs and narrow ridges are a feature of the Trotters Gorge hunting block. You can hunt pigs here.Species
- Deer - Red
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Animals present are pigs.
General information
This block is part of the Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve and lies at the southern end of the Horse Range, northeast of Palmerston.
Limestone bluffs and narrow ridges are a feature of this area, with kānuka, broadleaf, kōwhai and other scrub species covering the ridges and gullies.
Access
Access is via Horse Range Road from Palmerston to the Trotters Gorge picnic area. The road is suitable for all vehicles to reach the car park area at the road end.
Hunting is not permitted within the picnic area.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CD18
Trotters Gorge hunting block map (PDF, 1,577K)
Know before you go
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times while in the picnic area.
If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
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 |
Full office details |