Poker Gully tahr hunting area

Located in Franz Josef – Waiau 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).

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.