DOC hunting area

Tenehaun

Open1,104haCanterbury

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Boundaries

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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.

Species

Chamois, Deer - Red, Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.

Dog access

Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.

About this hunting block

Tenahaun area forms part of the Moorhouse Range, which is just north of the Rangitata River gorge. Hunt for chamois, red deer and pig.

General information

This area is mainly low mountainous terrain. The highest point is Mt Tripp at 1368 m. The vegetation is tussock with thick scrubland communities in most gullies.

Access

From Mayfield follow Hinds Gorge Road and turn off on to Chapmans Road. Alternatively, follow Ealing Montalto Road until the turn off for Klondyke Terrace. This road continues to the Rangitata Diversion Race intake at the Rangitata River.

Signs mark the public access points. Access is by foot or mountain bike – there is no access for motor vehicles. Keep to the marked tracks across private land.

Helicopter landings will not be approved.

Topo maps

NZTopo50 map sheet: BX19 Hakatere

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted on the public easements.

Dogs are permitted on public conservation land but dog access to it needs to be granted by the landowner.

Hut information

There are no huts and bivvies in this area.

Additional information

Check for current pesticide operations that may be in progress where you intend to hunt.

Weather

Forecast near the middle of the block