North Barlow tahr hunting area
Located in South Westland 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
- Chamois
- 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 (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.
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 |