Cameron hunting
Located in Mount Aspiring National Park east of the Divide hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
You can hunt red deer and chamois in the Cameron hunting block, which takes in the Cameron and Stewart Creek catchments.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
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 red deer and chamois, in low to moderate numbers.
General information
This block takes in the Cameron and Stewart Creek catchments. The landscape varies between steep gorges (particularly in the lower Cameron) and bush slopes, river flats and steep tussock and rock.
This block is balloted for the ROAR period during the months of March and April.
Access
Access to the Cameron Valley is from the Haast Highway (SH6), 12 km northwest of Makarora township.
Map
- NZTopo50 series: BZ13
- Cameron hunting block map (PDF, 1633K)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this block as it is part of Mount Aspiring National Park.
Huts
Contacts
Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
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Phone | +64 3 443 7660 |
wanakavc@doc.govt.nz | |
Address | 1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
Hours | See visitor centre hours |