Pouiatoa Conservation Area

There are a high number of goats and possums in the Pouiatoa Conservation Area. The reserve contains steep hill country that drains into the Waitara and Urenui rivers.

This area has a high numbers of goats with some pigs and a few fallow deer if you are lucky.

The 3,854 ha Pouiatoa Conservation Area is untracked and mainly steep with many inaccessible side streams that are prone to slips.

The Pouiatoa forest is mostly unlogged tawa and kamahi with a scattering of rimu, rata, rewarewa, miro, matai and kahikatea. Black and hard beech can also be found.

Pouiatoa is predator trapped by the East Taranaki Environment Trust to protect the local kiwi population. As such permit conditions do apply. Stay clear of traps and be aware that there may be people in the area.

There is no formed public access to Pouiatoa Conservation Area. Access is primarily through private farmland off Piko Road or Tarata Road.

Hunters need to contact the manager of Eastern Taranaki Environment Collective at least 24 hours before each hunting trip to discuss locations of volunteers. Email: manager@etec.org.nz

Permission to access Pouiatoa Conservation Area via private land must be gained by arrangements with adjoining landholders.

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There are no DOC huts in this reserve.

Dogs are prohibited except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. People wishing to take a dog into this area need to get a permit from the local DOC office and have a current kiwi aversion certificate.

Avian awareness and avoidance training

To take dogs across private property, or tracks crossing farmland, you must get permission from the landowner.