Quailburn
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 - Fallow, Deer - Red, Tahr
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Dogs (restricted numbers) allowed.
About this hunting block
This area consists of beech forest remnants and open tussock country, with red and fallow deer, tahr and chamois all present.
General information
This area consists of beech forest remnants and open tussock country, with red and fallow deer, tahr and chamois all present. This area is part of the Ahuriri Conservation Park and Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
Access
Access is via Quailburn Road, 4.5 km north of Omarama. At the end of Quailburn road is the Quailburn historic site and car park.
Alternative access is via either Freehold or Parsons Creek off Lake Ohau Road. This area can also be accessed by a 4WD vehicle easement (off Birchwood Road) through Ben Avon private land to the Ahuriri River. This gives walking access to the Quailburn block. No vehicles are allowed across the river.
Landholders
Not applicable
Maps
- Topo50 BZ14, CA14
- Quailburn hunting block map (PDF, 456K)
Know before you go
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block but must be under control. Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times in riverbed areas and wetlands between the months of August to end of February, because of nesting birdlife.
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