Tangarakau Stream 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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
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
The Tangarakau Scenic Reserve is a large tract of steep country on the eastern side of the Tangarakau Gorge. Possums, goats and pigs are hunted here.
Goats, possums and pigs are present in this reserve. This area receives annual goat control by DOC staff.
General information
This large tract of steep country lies to the eastern side of the Tangarakau Gorge along the Forgotten World Highway (SH43). The 2642 ha reserve has a variety of forest types – from rimu and tawa to hard beech, rewarewa and kowhai to pasturelands. The rugged broken country has many bluffs and is subject to slips.
The rare tree daisy, North Island robin, New Zealand falcon, New Zealand pigeon, pukeko, whitehead and bats are all in the reserve.
Access
Adjacent to SH43, that winds 16 km through the reserve.
Landholders
Permission to access Tangarakau Conservation Area via private land must be gained by arrangements with adjoining landholders.
Maps
NZTopo50 BH31
Huts
There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
Dogs
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.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block