Blue
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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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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, Deer - Red
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
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No dogs
About this hunting block
Blue hunting block takes in the Blue River catchment including its north and south branches. You can hunt red deer and chamois.
Animals present are red deer and chamois, in low to moderate numbers.
General information
This block takes in the Blue River catchment including its north and south branches. The valley floor offers reasonable travel through mature silver beech/tahina forest and some small gorges, with a marked track and then a marked route. Higher up the valley walls are steep and bluffy.
This block is balloted for the ROAR period during the months of March and April.
Access
Access is from the Blue Pools car park on the Haast Highway (SH6), 9 km northwest of Makarora township. The turnoff to the Blue Valley is marked by a sign immediately after crossing the swingbridge.
There are no helicopter landing sites in this block. Access is by foot only.
Know before you go
There will often be other people in this area on and off track, including volunteers clearing traps.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: BZ13
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this block as it is part of Mount Aspiring National Park.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block