A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
No dogs
About this hunting block
General information
This site is open year round.
Access information
Helicopter access: All year to Horace Walker Hut
Road access point: Karangarua
Foot access: Foot access via Cassel Flat and walk over high level marked route (summer only)
Site specific information
Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BX15
Additional species: Chamois
Notes
Tahr present mainly on the true left, in the higher, bluff country up to the headwaters. Chamois mainly downstream of hut. Popular due to air access and animal numbers will vary depending on hunting pressure.
Hut information
Hut tickets or backcountry hut passes are required and available from most DOC offices and other outlets. Contact DOC for details.
Pesticide summaries
Hunters are advised to check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where they intend to hunt.
| Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|
| Phone | +64 3 752 0360 |
| westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 69 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier 7856 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |