Upper Zora Creek 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
- 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 Hooker-Landsborough 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
Landing site: NZTM2000 E1344552-N5147269
Road access point: Karangarua or Landsborough
Foot access: Very difficult, several days walk
Block specific information
Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BY14
Large campsite, but can be very exposed in bad weather. Reasonable foot access around most of area. Tahr on both sides of Zora Creek. Suitable for parties of 4 hunters. Creek water supply.
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 |
