Tarata 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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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, 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
Possums and goats are hunted in the Tarata Conservation Area.
Small numbers of goats are present in this reserve.
General information
This small untracked 133 ha conservation area consists of primary and secondary rimu and tawa forest in a variety of land forms. A low use area with an unusual feature of kohekohe 24 km from the coast.
There is a picnic area nearby on the saddle of Tarata Road.
Access
There is good access off Tarata Road.
Landholders
Permission to access Tarata Conservation Area via private land must be gained by arrangements with adjoining landholders.
Maps
NZTopo50 BH30
Huts
There are no DOC huts in this reserve.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block