Nukuhau 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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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, 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.
Dogs with a DOC permit (contact the relevant DOC office) and a current kiwi aversion certificate only.
About this hunting block
The steep topography of Nukuhau, Omahine and Okahutiria Conservation Areas are home to kiwi. Fallow deer, goats and pigs are hunted here.
Fallow deer, goats and pigs are present in these reserves.
General information
Nukuhau Conservation Area is podocarp/tawa forest. Omahine Conservation Area is podocarp/tawa forest with some beech ridges and some regenerating native shrubland. The Okahutiria Conservation Area is predominately regenerating forest.
There is also a grazing licence issued for the clearings in Okahutiria Conservation Area. All three blocks have steep topography with deep gorges. Kiwi are known to be present.
Access
Nukuhau and Okahutaria Conservation Area: turn off State Highway 3 1 km west of Waverley onto Kohi Road then onto Okahautiria Road which changes to Mataimoana Road. Each of these blocks is bordered by the roads.
Omahine Conservation Area: turn off State Highway 3 at Waitotara onto Ngutuwera Road, then right onto Mangawhio Road, then left onto Weraweraonga Road. Continue along the formed road to the gate. From the road end there is a 3 km walk to the southern boundary and approximately another 2 km to the northern boundary. The track is only suitable for walking due to a number of slips.
Maps
NZ Topo50 BK31
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.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block