Located in Franz Josef – Waiau hunting in the West Coast region
ZIP and Predator Free South Westland project is operating in this area.
This site is in the Adams Wilderness Area and is open year round for foot access.
This site is included in the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-June).
Helicopter access: Restricted to designated landing site only during ballot period.
Landing site: NZTM2000 E1404891-N5203065
Road access point: Whataroa road end.
Foot access: Very difficult. Take care in river crossings.
Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BW17
Large flat camp with some shelter. East access to tops via tussock faces or creeks. Suitable for parties of 4. River water supply.
Tahr mainly concentrated in side creeks off Mt Barlow and around The Great Unknown. There is also a population around Mt Adams.
No huts in this area.