Willberg River tahr hunting area
Located in Franz Josef 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 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.
Upper Willberg landing site: NZTM2000 E1407259-N5207133
Alternative lower Willberg landing site: NZTM2000 E1406124-E5208746
Road access point: State Highway 6
Foot access: Very difficult
Block specific information
Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BW17
Upper Willberg landing site: A large open camp in the tussock. Easy tops access. Smaller hunting area with most animals downstream. Suitable for hunting parties of 2–3 persons. River water supply. In times of heavy rain, camping at the Upper Willberg site is advised.
Alternate lower Willberg landing site: It is in the rocky creek bed. Not suitable in moderate to heavy rain as the area will flood. Hunting access good, but steep in places with scrub. River water supply. Suitable for parties of 2–3 persons.
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 |
