Otawa Scenic Reserve
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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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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, Pigs
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
Deer and pig hunting is popular here. Both red deer and fallow deer are present. This lowland forest is dominated by tawa and rewarewa.
Red deer, fallow deer and pigs are present here.
General information
Otawa Forest is located in the Papamoa Hills south of Te Puke. It contains lowland forest dominated by tawa and rewarewa.
Access
Access is from the end of Manoeka Road in the east, the Otawa Trig Track from Te Puke Quarry Road in the north, or from Demeter Road in the south.
The Te Puke Quarry Road access crosses private farmed land via a formed track. A small car park marks the entrance. Please leave the farm gates as you find them, and keep to the track.
Access through the quarry is legally permitted to foot traffic only and is subject to the following conditions:
- No hunting is permitted within the quarry area.
- Firearms must be unloaded at all times within the quarry area.
Topo map
NZTopo50 map BD37
Additional information
Take care not to stray on to private land. Boundaries may not be fenced.
The quarry area in the south of the reserve carries risks due to potential quarry operations. Access through the quarry is legally permitted to foot traffic only and is subject to the following conditions:
- No hunting is permitted within the quarry area
- Firearms must be unloaded at all times within the quarry area
Know before you go
Help control wallabies in this area by reporting sightings
Wallabies can displace other species, affect pastures and native species' habitats.
They also potentially impact production and native ecosystems.
Report your sighting online – it only takes a few minutes.
You can also report wallaby sightings by calling 0800 80 99 66.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block