Makarora hunting
Located in Mount Aspiring National Park east of the Divide hunting in the Otago region
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Introduction
You can find red deer and chamois in the Makarora hunting block.Species
- Chamois
- Deer - Red
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 red deer and chamois, in low to moderate numbers.
General information
This block takes in the upper Makarora River catchment as it drains the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana from Mt Brewster to Haast Pass/Tioripātea. The landscape varies between steep gorges and bush slopes, extensive river flats and alpine snow, tussock and rock.
This block is balloted for the ROAR for the period during the months of March and April.
Access
Access to the Makarora Valley is from Davis Flat, 15 km northwest of Makarora township on the Haast Highway (SH6). A high water track is available; indicated by a DOC sign near the road bridge on the true left of the river.
Maps
- NZTopo50 series: BZ13
- Makarora hunting block map (PDF, 1664K)
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 |