Sec 18 Scenic Reserve
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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, Deer - Red, Goats, Pigs, Possums
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
A 288-hectare hunting area in the Whanganui district.
General
The terrain is moderate to steep bush clad hills. There are few clearings in the podocarp forest.
There are steep and narrow papa (mudstone) gorges in the area.
Access
Access is walking only via the Kaiwhakauka Track.
Huts
There are no huts in this hunting block.
Maps
NZ Topo50 – BH33 Retaruke
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block