DOC hunting area

Glendhu Tussock Reserve

OpenRecreational Hunting Area323haCoastal Otago north of the Catlins

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Boundaries

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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.

Species

Deer - Red, Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit only. More information below or contact the relevant DOC office.

About this hunting block

You can hunt red deer and pigs in the Glendhu Tussock Reserve hunting block, which is part of the Glendhu Tussock Reserve in the Glendhu Forest northwest of Lawrence.

Animals present are pigs and red deer.

General information

This block is part of the Glendhu Tussock Reserve which is situated in the Glendhu Forest northwest of Lawrence.

A significant amount of tussock covers the block, with some low hebe and mānuka scrub present as well. The area is surrounded by a privately owned exotic forest.

Access

Access is via Waipori Road then Mountain Road onto Gardiners Track through the Glendhu Forest. The road is suitable for all vehicles to the start of Mountain Road; from here to the hunting block boundary, 4WD is recommended.

Access may not be always possible due to forestry operations.

Landholders

Rayonier NZ Ltd

Maps

NZTopo50 series: CE14, CE15

Dogs

Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.

Weather

Forecast near the middle of the block