Temple - Maitland
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 - 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.
No bunks at Maitland Hut during last week of April.
No access during lambing mid-October to mid-December.
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
About this hunting block
Red deer, tahr and chamois are found in the Temple and Maitland valleys, north of Lake Ōhau.
General information
The Temple and Maitland valleys are clad in beech forest and north of Lake Ōhau. The Temple valley includes the north and south branches of Temple Stream and its lower confluence. This region is within Ruataniwha Conservation Park. Red deer, tahr and chamois are found here.
Access
Temple valley
Access is marked off Lake Ohau Road. There is a short road (2 km) which leads to the Temple Valley picnic area. The land to the south (true right) of the south branch of the Temple Valley is privately owned by Lake Ohau Station. The alpine grasslands surrounding the North Temple are private pastoral land managed by Glen Lyon Station. Permission is required to enter this area.
Maitland valley
Foot access is along a private farm track and then a walking access track into the beech forest. Access permission is required from Lake Ohau Station. The farm track leaves Lake Ohau Road just past Lake Ohau Station. Much of the land surrounding the forest is freehold property owned by Lake Ohau Station. No hunting is allowed outside the Conservation Area.
Seasonal restrictions: Mustering takes place every year during last week of April and no bunks will be available at Maitland Hut during that time. No access permission will be given from mid-October to mid-December due to lambing.
Landholders
- Tom Moore, Manager Lake Ohau Station, ph: +64 27 358 4025
- Ken and Jane Wigley, Glen Lyon Station
Topo map
NZTopo50 map sheet: BZ14
Know before you go
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in the Temple valleys but must be under control. Permission must be gained from Lake Ohau Station for taking a dog into Maitland valley.
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