Craigie Burn
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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, 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.
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 allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
About this hunting block
You can hunt red deer and chamois in the Craigie Burn hunting block.
Animals present are red deer and chamois in low to moderate numbers.
General information
This block includes steep beech/tawhai forested slopes on the true left of the Craigie Burn below the forks at E1284200, N5087200. Above the forks the terrain is river flats, and subalpine shrubland/tussock grassland slopes. The whole west branch, and the head of the east branch, are included in the block.
This block is balloted for the roar period during the months of March and April.
Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt using the pesticide summary map.
The use of shotguns, shotgun-rifle combos, .22 calibre and rim-fire firearms are prohibited on public conservation land unless stated otherwise.
Access
There are three ways to access this block:
- Aircraft access is by DOC approved aircraft concessionaires. Contact local helicopter operators for more information.
- Foot or boat access requires landowner permission, as pastoral lease land need to be crossed to access the conservation area. On foot from the true right of the Makarora river – this access is dependent on the flow of Wilkin and Makarora rivers.
Landholders
Mt Albert Station
Email: mtalbertstation@gmail.com
Maps
NZTopo50 series: BZ12
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block. No separate permit required but you must have landholder permission.
Stay safe when crossing rivers
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely, and be prepared for if or when you cannot cross.
Do not cross if the river is flooded, or you cannot find safe entry and exit points or you're unsure it's safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.
- See Niwa's latest river flow forecast video for a national overview and region-specific river flow forecasts.
- How to cross rivers safely
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block