Rimunui 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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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
Rimunui Conservation Area is comprised of podocarp/tawa forest with some beech ridges. Fallow deer, pigs and goats are present.
Fallow deer, pigs and goats are present in this reserve.
General information
The Rimunui Conservation Area is podocarp/tawa forest with some beech ridges. The terrain is moderate to steep, most of the leading ridges and spurs are negotiable. Kiwi are known to be present.
Access
From State Highway 3 near Waverley, turn north onto Kohi Road, then right onto Okahutiria Road. Continue along this road which becomes Mataimoana Road. On reaching the end of Mataimoana Road take the left branch onto Ahoroa Road, then Ngarahu Road and finally Moeawatea Road. These roads are clay roads and are suitable for 4WD vehicles only. Moeawatea Road is closed during the winter months.
The south eastern side of the hunting block can be accessed off Moeawatea Road. Access to the block is across the Whenuakura River. The only bridges are to the north and south of the block and both are private. The river can be crossed in several places during normal flow.
The gate at the start of Ohoroa Road is administered by South Taranaki District Council.
Maps
NZtopo50 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.
Additional information
There are no tracks and the area has very low visitor usage.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block