Moke Creek West Branch
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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.
No dogs
About this hunting block
The Moke Creek West 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 Creighton Conservation Area and Hanley Faces Conservation Area and includes the northern faces of Mt Crichton. Block is mainly open tussock country and beech forest.
A maximum of one party with up to four rifles in the block is allowed at one time.
Access
Best access from Moke Lake carpark, follow the Moke Lake track to the base of the Hanley faces. Walk up the Moke Creek West Branch gully and follow this into the block. Do not cross private land to access this block.
Helicopter landings are by permit only.
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CC10
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in this block.
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