Moki Conservation Area
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Goats, Pigs, Possums
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Access may be restricted during lambing between 1 August and 31 October.
Dogs with a DOC permit (contact the relevant DOC office) and a current kiwi aversion certificate only.
About this hunting block
Moki Conservation Area is comprised of steep hill country that forms the headwaters of the Waitara River. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.
Goats, pigs and possums are present in this reserve.
General information
The steep hill country of the 3,512 ha Moki Conservation Area forms the headwaters of the Waitara River which acts as a natural boundary between Moki and the adjoining Makino Conservation Area. To the east of Mangapapa Road the reserve becomes easier rolling hill country.
A mix of logged and unlogged forest, the Moki canopy is primarily tawa, kamahi and maire with large emergent rimu and rata. Areas of abandoned lease land and part of the main valley are covered in mänuka scrub.
North Island brown kiwi are present. Kaka, North Island robin/toutouwai, whitehead/popokatea, moreporks/ruru and bats/pekapeka may also be heard or seen.
The track is also popular with trampers and mountain bikers. A basic caravan park and picnic area can be found near the track entrance on Mangapapa Road.
This reserve receives annual goat control by DOC staff.
Access
The Rerekapa Track offers good access from either Kiwi Road or Mangapapa Road.
Landholders
The Rerekapa Track is a public track that crosses farmland at either end of the conservation area. Hunters are advised to be respectful of farming operations and contact landowners first. Access may be restricted at the owners discretion during lambing between 1 August and 31 October.
Maps
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Huts
There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. People wishing to take a dog into this area need to get a permit from the local DOC office and have a current kiwi aversion certificate.
Avian awareness and avoidance training
To take dogs across private property, or tracks crossing farmland, you must get permission from the landowner.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block