Awahou Scenic Reserve
Alerts
Boundaries are approximate and not suitable for accurate boundary definition. Check current DOC permit conditions before hunting. Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Goats, Pigs, Possums
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Dogs with a DOC permit (contact the relevant DOC office) and a current kiwi aversion certificate only.
About this hunting block
Goats, pigs and possums are hunted in Awahou Scenic Reserve.
Goats, pigs and possums are present in this reserve. DOC are keen to hear of any deer sightings in this area. Contact DOC New Plymouth (details below).
General Information
Adjacent to the Whangamōmona Conservation Area, this 435 ha scenic reserve has similar rugged hills deeply dissected by streams.
Tawa forest is dominant on slopes with black beech on ridge tops with kamahi and rewarewa also present. Toetoe and raupō can be found in wetlands along valley bottoms.
Kiwi are present in this area.
A picnic area off SH43 on the Whangamōmona Saddle leads to a walking track through reserve.
Access
Access is via SH43 at the Whangamōmona Saddle - then Anchor Track.
Maps
NZTopo50 BH31
Huts
There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. People wishing to take a dog into this area need to get a permit from the local DOC office and have a current kiwi aversion certificate.
Avian awareness and avoidance training
To take dogs across private property, or tracks crossing farmland, you must get permission from the landowner.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block