Hinahina Cove
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Deer - Fallow, Deer - Red, Pigs
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Dogs with a DOC permit only. More information below or contact the relevant DOC office.
About this hunting block
Native bush in the Hinahina Cove hunting block offers pig and red deer hunting.
Animals present are pigs and red deer.
General information
A significant amount native bush covers this block. The terrain is steep to rolling, and runs to extremely high cliff edges on the seaward side.
Dogs are not allowed in the cove area.
Access
There are two access points:
- Via Mill Creek Road on the north side of the block. 7 km from Owaka on the Papatowai Highway, turn left onto Purakaunui Falls Road. Follow Lakeside Road around the Catlins Estuary, before turning right onto Wyber Road which becomes Mill Creek Road.
- Via Maitland Road on the south side of the block. 7 km from Owaka on the Papatowai Highway, turn left onto Purakaunui Falls Road. After about 5 km on this road turn left onto Long Point Road. After another 2 km turn left onto Maitland Road.
Landholder permission must be obtained to cross from the end of Maitland Road into the hunting block, or to hunt in the private forestry adjoining the block.
Landholders
Mr B Burgess, Rayonier NZ Ltd
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CG14
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit, except in the cove area. If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block