Moukuku Scenic Reserve
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 - 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
Low numbers of goats and fallow deer are found in Moukuku Scenic Reserve. Located 28 kilometres north of Whanganui, the small reserve features tawa/scrub hardwood forest.
Low numbers of goats in the bluff area near the southern boundary and the occasional fallow deer are present.
Special restrictions:
- Permit for two consecutive days only
- One firearm per hunting party
- Must be displayed on vehicle dashboard.
- Do not venture onto neighbouring private property.
General information
Permits are not available online. Contact the local DOC office for a permit.
A small reserve of tawa/scrub hardwood forest. The topography is moderate to steep.
Access
Directly off the Whanganui River Road approximately 28km north of Whanganui, the reserve is sign posted.
Maps
NZtopo50 BK33
Dogs
No dogs allowed.
Huts
There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
Additional information
There are no tracks and very low visitor use.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block