Lindis Conservation Area hunting

Located in Mackenzie Country & Waitaki hunting in the Canterbury region

Hunt red deer, tahr and chamois in the mountain range north of Lindis Pass.

About this hunting block

General information

The Lindis Conservation Area covers the mountain region north of Lindis Pass on SH8.

Access

Hunters can only gain access to Lindis Conservation Area via southern access points:

  • Lindis Pass carpark: Access by walking along the northern ridge crest from Lindis Pass itself.
  • Otago side of Lindis Pass: Access via the car park provided for the Melina Ridge Track. Hunters can only carry firearms within the Lindis Conservation Area. Hunters cannot continue along Melina Ridge Track, which is an easement through private farmland.

Areas where hunting is not permitted

Hunters are not allowed to carry firearms on the other access easements: Dromedary Hill off SH8 and Avon Burn valley off Birchwood Road.

Hunting is not permitted in Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve. 

Topo map

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Know before you go

Dogs

Dogs are only allowed if accessing the conservation area via the car park for the Melina Ridge Track. Note, dogs are not allowed on the Melina Ridge Track where it crosses private farmland.

Help control wallabies in this area by reporting sightings

Wallabies can displace other species, affect pastures and native species' habitats.
They also potentially impact production and native ecosystems.

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You can also report wallaby sightings by calling 0800 80 99 66.

More about why wallabies are a problem.