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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

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.

Dog access

No dogs

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: Restricted to designated landing site only during ballot period.

Poker Gully Lower landing site:
NZTM2000 E1422838-N5211018

Alternative Poker Gully Upper landing site:
NZTM2000 E1423190-N5211363

Road access point: Poerua road end
Foot access: Very difficult

Block specific information

Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BW18

Poker Gully lower landing site: Campsite at landing area is in a steep sided creek bed and is quite rocky. It can be subject to rockfall. Easy hunting access. No water access, you’ll need to bring water in. Suitable for groups up to four.

Alternative Poker Gully upper landing site: Small campsite, exposed. Easy hunting access. No water access, you’ll need to bring water in. Suitable for groups up to four.

The upper landing site is on the ridge just above the lower site.

Hut information

No huts in this area.

Contacts

Awarua/Haast Visitor Centre
Phone +64 3 750 0809
Email haasthuntingballot@doc.govt.nz
Address Haast Junction
Corner SH6 and Jackson Bay Road
Haast 7886
Hours See visitor centre hours
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