Kaumira/ Mount Nimrod
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 - Fallow, Deer - Red, Pigs, Tahr, Wallabies
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
No dogs
About this hunting block
The Kaumira/Mount Nimrod hunting area is about 32 km west of Tīmaru. Species found to hunt here are wallaby and the occasional pig, red and fallow deer, chamois and tahr.
General information
The Hunter Hills Conservation Area is a 7,748 ha tussock grassland area along the top of the range above Matatā and Nimrod Scenic Reserves.
Access
From Lake Tekapo follow State Highway 8 towards Fairlie to Dog Kennel Corner. Turn right onto Haldon Road and follow this for 4 km, then turn left on Hakataramea Road. The access point for the public conservation land is about 10.5 km past Hakataramea Pass.
From Kurow go to Hakataramea township and follow Hakataramea Valley Road past Cattle Creek, then follow Hakataramea Pass Road for about 17 km to the access point onto public conservation land.
Helicopter landings may be approved.
Note: Firearms are not permitted on the easement that accesses this area from the Mt Nimrod Reserve.
Topo maps
NZTopo50 map sheets: CA17 Cattle Creek, CA18 Waituna, BZ17 Burkes Pass, BZ18 Fairlie
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted
Hut information
There are no huts or bivvies in this area.
Additional information
Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block