Ballarat
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Chamois, Goats
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Before lighting a fire on public conservation land, check it's alright to light. Extinguish all fires before leaving huts and campsites. How to minimise the risk of fire.
Dogs with a DOC permit only. More information below or contact the relevant DOC office.
About this hunting block
You can hunt goats and chamois in this 584 ha block north of Queenstown.
Animals present are goats and chamois.
General information
This 584 ha block spans the eastern Richardson Mountains and the mid Shotover catchment north of Queenstown. The terrain is rugged shady creeks, steep spurs and peaks rising to over 2000 m. The vegetation is mixed with snow tussock above 900 m, and sub-alpine shrubland in the gullies.
Access
You can access the block via The Branches Road to the confluence of the Flood Burn and the Shotover River.
For access through Branches Station contact:
James Murray
Phone: +64 3 441 8421.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CB11
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit.
Huts
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block