Lambert tahr hunting area
Located in Franz Josef hunting in the West Coast region
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Introduction
This hunting area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-June).Species
- Tahr
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
General information
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 (April–June).
Access information
Helicopter access: Restricted to designated landing site only during ballot period
Landing site: NZTM2000 E1418874-N5206831
Road access point: Wanganui road end
Foot access: Very difficult
Block specific information
Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BW17
Tahr can be found on the steep faces near the head of the Lambert River. Best hunting is in the side creeks and gullies on the true right side, between Glacier and Hende Cliffs and steep faces around into first side creek down stream on true left. Rocky campsite in the scrub. Quite a steep block.
Hut information
No huts in this area.
Contacts
| Awarua/Haast Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 750 0809 |
| haasthuntingballot@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Haast Junction Corner SH6 and Jackson Bay Road Haast 7886 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
