Lambert River
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Tahr
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
This hunting area is open year round and is under the ballot system for helicopter access (late April-June).
General information
This site is in the Adams Wilderness Area and is open year round for foot access.
This site is included in the ballot system for helicopter access (April–June).
Access information
Helicopter access: Restricted to designated landing site only during ballot period
Landing site: NZTM2000 E1418874-N5206831
Road access point: Wanganui road end
Foot access: Very difficult
Block specific information
Permissions: DOC hunting permit required
Map: Topo50 BW17
Tahr can be found on the steep faces near the head of the Lambert River. Best hunting is in the side creeks and gullies on the true right side, between Glacier and Hende Cliffs and steep faces around into first side creek down stream on true left. Rocky campsite in the scrub. Quite a steep block.
Hut information
No huts in this area.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block