Mount Peel/ Waikari Hills
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 - Red, Pigs, Tahr
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
No dogs
About this hunting block
Mount Peel/Waikari Hills area has mountainous terrain, with steep slopes running down to deeply incised gullies. Hunting is open all year for tahr, red deer, chamois and pig.
General information
This block covers an area of about 3140 hectares. The area has mountainous terrain with incised gullies. Vegetation is mainly tussock with some patches of bush in lower gullies and on south facing slopes. The highest point is Coal Hill at 1617 m.
It adjoins Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve hunting block.
Access
The block is about 27 km north of Geraldine. Follow Main North Road (SH72) out of Geraldine for 8 km, then turn left just after the Orari Bridge onto the Geraldine Arundel Road. After 3 km, take the second left onto Peel Forest Road and follow this for 13 km to Peel Forest township. 2 km past the township follow Rangitata Gorge Road.
Public access easements up Raules Gully, Boundary Stream or Coal Hill are marked from the Rangitata Gorge Road.
This hunting block is surrounded by private land – do not trespass.
Topo map
NZTopo50 map sheet: BY19 Arundel
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted.
Huts
There are no huts available in this hunting block.
Additional information
Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block