Conservation Area - Waitewhena
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Farm access likely closed for lambing 1 August to 31 October each year.
Dogs (restricted numbers) allowed.
About this hunting block
Moderate numbers of goats and pigs exist in these forests.
Moderate numbers of goats and pigs exist in these forests.
These blocks encompass approximately 3,252 ha. The area is forested with many bluffs.
Access
Access to both blocks is via Waitewhena Road. To ensure you stay on public conservation land, park down by the bridge crossing the Waitewhena stream and head into the bush from there.
Farmland access is likely to be closed for lambing from 1 August to 31 October.
Landholders
There is a parcel of private land that adjoins the Waitewhena Forest along Waitewhena Road. There are DOC signs present on public conservation land; please stay within these areas.
Topo map
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Dogs
Dogs are prohibited from all public conservation land areas except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. A standard open hunting permit for the Pureora Forest/Western King Country allows a hunter to take up to two dogs or party of hunters a maximum of three dogs into public conservation land.
All dogs must remain under the strict control of owners and not be allowed to stray onto surrounding farmland or cause distress to other recreational users.
Huts
There are no DOC huts or campsites available in this area. Accommodation is available in nearby Mokau or Awakino.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block