Murumuru 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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Deer - Fallow, Deer - Red, Goats, Pigs
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Closed 1 September to 31 October for lambing.
Dogs with a DOC permit (contact the relevant DOC office) and a current kiwi aversion certificate only.
About this hunting block
Fallow deer, pigs and goats are found in the lowland forest of Murumuru Conservation Area.
Fallow deer, red deer, pigs and goats are all present in this reserve.
General information
Lowland forest. Also areas of manūka and grass. The terrain is very steep where the block falls towards the Whanganui River. Kiwi are known to be present.
Access
From State Highway 4, turn onto Ruatiti Road north of Raetihi. Continue along this road until reaching Ruatiti. Turn onto Murumuru Road and continue along this road until reaching the sign posted entrance.
Maps
NZtopo50 BJ33
Dogs
A separate permit is required to hunt with dogs. All dogs must be avian avoidance certified. Contact the local DOC office for details.
Huts
There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
Additional information
There is a track maintained by an adjoining landowner running through the reserve and there is low visitor use. Grazing licence at northwest end of reserve.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block