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Taranaki

Introduction

Find DOC places to go hunting in Taranaki.
Piki Scenic Reserve hunting

Piki Scenic Reserve hunting

An 81 hectare hunting area near Nihoniho.

Mokau Conservation Area

Mokau Conservation Area

A 145 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Kotare Scenic Reserve

Kotare Scenic Reserve

A 482 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Huhatahi Conservation Area

Huhatahi Conservation Area

A 207 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Mataru Scenic Reserve

Mataru Scenic Reserve

A 13.94 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Mangapaka Scenic Reserve

Mangapaka Scenic Reserve

A 408 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Waiaraia Scenic Reserve

Waiaraia Scenic Reserve

A 405 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Mangakara Conservation Area

Mangakara Conservation Area

An 88 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Mangaroa Scenic Reserve

Mangaroa Scenic Reserve

A 210 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki region.

Lancaster Scenic Reserve

Lancaster Scenic Reserve

A 24 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki region.

Mahoe Growth & Preservation of Timber Reserve

Mahoe Growth & Preservation of Timber Reserve

A 315 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Hutiwai Conservation Area hunting

Hutiwai Conservation Area hunting

At Hutiwai Conservation Area, possums, goats and pigs are hunted.

Pouiatoa Conservation Area hunting

Pouiatoa Conservation Area hunting

There are a high number of goats and possums in the Pouiatoa Conservation Area. The reserve contains steep hill country that drains into the Waitara and Urenui rivers.

Tarata Conservation Area hunting

Tarata Conservation Area hunting

Possums and goats are hunted in the Tarata Conservation Area.

Waitaanga Conservation Area hunting

Waitaanga Conservation Area hunting

Waitaanga Conservation Area is made up of diverse forest from steep rugged gorges to flat plateau country in the north. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted in the area.

Mt Messenger Conservation Area hunting

Mt Messenger Conservation Area hunting

Possums, goats and pigs are hunted at Mt Messenger Conservation Area.

Matirangi Conservation Area hunting

Matirangi Conservation Area hunting

Possums, goats and pigs are hunted in the Matirangi Conservation Area. Because there is no public access, to enter you must make arrangements with adjoining landowners.

Makino Conservation Area hunting

Makino Conservation Area hunting

Comprised of steep hill country that drains into Waitara River, Makino Conservation Area receives use from trampers, mountain bikers and hunters. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted in the area.

Mohakatino Conservation Area hunting

Mohakatino Conservation Area hunting

Mohakatino Conservation Area encompasses the catchment of Purupuru Stream. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.

Moki Conservation Area hunting

Moki Conservation Area hunting

Moki Conservation Area is comprised of steep hill country that forms the headwaters of the Waitara River. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.

Mokau River hunting

Mokau River hunting

There are a series of reserves along the Mokau River where possums, goats and pigs are hunted.

Whitecliffs Conservation Area hunting

Whitecliffs Conservation Area hunting

Possums, goats and pigs are hunted in the Whitecliffs Conservation Area. High sandstone cliffs feature in this area.

Taramoukou Conservation Area hunting

Taramoukou Conservation Area hunting

Possums, goats and pigs are hunted in the Taramoukou Conservation Area. The area is formed by a series of ridges up from the Onaero River.

Rerekino Conservation Area hunting

Rerekino Conservation Area hunting

Rerekino Conservation Area encompasses very steep hill country that drains into the Waitara and Urenui rivers. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.

Tangarakau Scenic Reserve hunting

Tangarakau Scenic Reserve hunting

The Tangarakau Scenic Reserve is a large tract of steep country on the eastern side of the Tangarakau Gorge. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.

Tangitu Area hunting

Tangitu Area hunting

The Tangitu Area includes Tangitu Conservation Area and the adjoining Uruti and Miro scenic reserves. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.

Tarere Conservation Area hunting

Tarere Conservation Area hunting

Goats, possums and pigs are hunted in Tarere Conservation Area.

Whangamōmona Conservation Area hunting

Whangamōmona Conservation Area hunting

Goats and pigs are hunted in the Whangamōmona Conservation Area.

Rawhitiroa Road Conservation Area hunting

Rawhitiroa Road Conservation Area hunting

Goats and pigs are hunted in Rawhitiroa Road Conservation Area.

Tahunamaere Scenic Reserve hunting

Tahunamaere Scenic Reserve hunting

Goats, pigs and possums are hunted in Tahunamaere Scenic Reserve.

Awahou Scenic Reserve hunting

Awahou Scenic Reserve hunting

Goats, pigs and possums are hunted in Awahou Scenic Reserve.

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki hunting

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki hunting

Possum can be hunted in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, formerly known as Egmont National Park.

Whangamomona Saddle Conservation Area

Whangamomona Saddle Conservation Area

A 62 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki Forests area.

Mangare Scenic Reserve

Mangare Scenic Reserve

A 33 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Mangapaka Conservation Area

Mangapaka Conservation Area

A 10.46 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Mangaroa Gravel Local Purpose Reserve

Mangaroa Gravel Local Purpose Reserve

An 8.24 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

N.G. Tucker Scenic Reserve

N.G. Tucker Scenic Reserve

A 96 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Pouiatoa Conservation Area

Pouiatoa Conservation Area

A 3,901 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Waikiekie Conservation Area

Waikiekie Conservation Area

Hunting is not possible at this block as it is inaccessible to the public. Access is not possible across surrounding private land.

Huiroa Conservation Area

Huiroa Conservation Area

A 306 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki forests.

Jones Point Conservation Area hunting

Jones Point Conservation Area hunting

A 28 hectare hunting area in the Taranaki area.