North Barlow tahr hunting area

Located in South Westland hunting in the West Coast region

Introduction

This hunting area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-June).

ZIP and Predator Free South Westland project is operating in this area.

How you’re affected and other potential areas.

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 (late April-June).

Access information

Helicopter access is only available through the Haast Tahr ballot.

Landing Site: NZTM2000
E1400063 N5204277

Foot access: Very difficult
Road access: Wanganui Rd end

Block specific information

Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BY17

There is a nice campsite on a terrace about 20 m above landing site. There is water about 120 m from the campsite.

This area has good hunting access. It may have lower numbers of tahr, but there is still a good opportunity for finding trophy animals.

Huts

There are no huts in this area.