Clyde - Lawrence

Red deer, chamois and tahr can be hunted all year in the Clyde/Lawrence hunting block.

This hunting area at the head of the Clyde and Lawrence Rivers covers about 18,887 hectares. It's rugged mountain terrain with extensive scree fans. Glaciers are present at the heads of most valley systems.

The area adjoins the Havelock to the west, Rakaia/Mathias to the east and Big Hill/Potts/Clearwater/Cameron to the south.

The formed 4WD access to the Clyde River crosses Erewhon Station. Access through Erewhon Station is at the leaseholder's discretion and LINZ publishes this information on its website. Check the land boundaries to ensure you hunt on public conservation land.

The 4WD access involves difficult and lengthy riverbed travel and is conditional on river levels. Fill in the intentions book at the access point to the river.

An alternative access is from the true right of the Rangitata River via the end of Rangitata Gorge road.

Crossing the Clyde and Lawrence Rivers is only recommended for experienced parties with suitable vehicles.

• Always treat rivers with respect – never cross a dirty or flooded river.
• River currents are often stronger than they appear.
• Water levels can rise rapidly due to rain in the headwaters; it does not need to raining at the crossing place.
• Braids of the river can shift and there may be soft sinking sand.
• If in doubt, stay put until conditions improve or turn back.

NZTopo50 map sheets:

• BW17 Harihari
• BW18 Whitcombe Pass
• BX 17 Mount Sibbald
• BX 18 Lake Clearwater

• Watchdog Hut
• McCoy Hut
• Lawrence Hut
• Lawrence Bivvy

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.

Report your sighting online – it only takes a few minutes.

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

More about why wallabies are a problem.