Manuherikia hunting block
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 - 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 allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
About this hunting block
The East and West Manuherikia river valleys are generally gentle, rolling tussock country. Red deer and pigs are found here.
General information
This region is part of the Oteake Conservation Park and is generally gentle, rolling tussock country. Red deer and pigs are found here.
Access
To access the Oteake hunting block from the eastern side of Hawkdun Range, turn off SH 83 on to Backyards road for 2 kms to Otamatapaio Conservation Area. There is 4wd access from here for 4 km to the gorge. From a second vehicle park here a marked public walking easement takes you to Otamatapaio Hut or an easement which branches off via Dog Gully.
To access the block from the western side of Hawkdun Range, there is a public foot and vehicle easement at Shepherds Hut Creek. Runholder permission is required before taking firearms on the easement.
The northern end of the block can be accessed from end of Broken hut rd on the Berwen easement.
Landholders
- Patsy or Simon Croft, Berwen
- Hugh and Mandy Cameron, Otematata
- Evan Gibson, Otamatapaio (station manager)
- Dave and Lisa Anderson, Bog Roy
Maps
- Topo50 CA15, CB15
Pesticide operations
Hunters are advised to check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where they intend to hunt.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block