Dobson hunting

Located in Mackenzie Country & Waitaki hunting in the Canterbury region

Introduction

The majority of this hunting area consists of beech forest located within Ruataniwha Conservation Park. Red deer, tahr and chamois are found here.

About this hunting block

General information

The majority of this hunting area consists of beech forest located within Ruataniwha Conservation Park. The tops are exposed rock and scree with the terrain becoming more challenging at the northern end of the valley where it borders with Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Red deer, tahr and chamois are found here.

Access

Public access is via Glen Lyon Road to Glen Lyon Station. Permission is required from Glen Lyon Station to continue beyond the homestead. 4WD vehicles are required to access beyond Glen Lyon Homestead.

Landholders

Ken and Jane Wigley, Glen Lyon Station

Map

  • Topo50 BY15

Huts

Know before you go

Dogs

Permission is required from Glen Lyon Station to access the Dobson Valley with dogs. Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times in riverbed areas and wetlands between the months of August and the end of February, because of nesting birdlife.

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