Thwaites 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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 - Red
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
About this hunting block
You can hunt red deer in the Thwaites Scenic Reserve.
Located west of Papatotara the Thwaites Scenic Reserve covers 323 ha of easy rolling terrain. Vegetation is lowland podocarp.
Access
Access can be gained from the Papatotora Coast Road, across private farm land. Permission must be obtained from the land owners.
Maps
NZTopo50 map - CF08
Animals present
Red deer - low numbers
Dogs
- Dogs must be registered and are not permitted in huts.
- When crossing private land, dogs are to be on a leash until well into forest and kept under control.
- DOC must be notified regarding missing or lost dogs on conservation land.
Huts
There are no DOC huts available.
Additional information
If possuming, a permit must be obtained by visiting the DOC Murihiku Office in Invercargill.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block