Maori Gully
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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, Goats
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
Before lighting a fire on public conservation land, check it's alright to light. Extinguish all fires before leaving huts and campsites. How to minimise the risk of fire.
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
About this hunting block
The Māori Gully hunting block offers goat, chamois and fallow deer hunting.
Animals present are goats, chamois and fallow deer.
General information
This restricted hunting block is bookable online.
This block is part of the Mt Crichton Scenic Reserve and Mt Creighton Conservation Area and includes the Southern and Eastern Faces of Mt Crichton. There is one major creek system, Māori Gully, with beech/tawhai forest and mānuka scrub. Higher up are steep tussock and scree slopes rising to 1,800 m.
The hunting season in this block is limited to 1 April to 30 September. The block is closed 1 October to 31 March each year. Permits are a maximum of 4 days per calendar month.
A maximum of 1 party with up to 4 rifles in the block is allowed at one time.
Access
10 km from Queenstown on the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road. At the start of the Mt Crichton Loop Track take the western branch to Māori Gully and ascend to the hunting block from there. Hunting is not permitted within 200 m of the Mt Crichton Loop Track.
20 km from Queenstown on the Glenorchy-Queenstown Road. Access the block via the Avalanche Creek Access Track. This track crosses private land.
Helicopter landings are by permit only.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CC10
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a valid hunting permit. The block is surrounded by farmland so dogs must be kept under control at all times while hunting.
Dogs must be on a leash when accessing the block via the Mt Crichton Loop Track.
No dogs permitted on the Lake Dispute Track.
No dog access via the Avalanche Creek Access Track from the Glenorchy Road across Mt Creighton Station. Dog access only using the Mt Crichton Loop Track.
There may be avalanche danger
Avalanches usually occur from May to November in Wakatipu, Wānaka and Central Otago. There can also be avalanches outside this period, if there is still snow coverage.
If you are going into avalanche terrain, always:
- Have the relevant avalanche skills and training.
- Check the ATES rating and the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory.
- Go with a buddy. Both of you should carry and know how to use an avalanche transceiver, a snow shovel and a probe.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block