Tuapeka West
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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, Pigs
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 only. More information below or contact the relevant DOC office.
About this hunting block
You can hunt fallow deer and pigs in the Tuapeka West hunting block on the eastern side of the Clutha River, downstream of Beaumont.
Animals present are fallow deer and pigs.
General information
This block is part of the Tuapeka West Scenic Reserve, on the eastern side of the Clutha River, downstream of Beaumont.
A significant amount of beech/tawhai forest, podocarp and kānuka covers the block. The terrain is steep but has some river flats as well.
Access
Access is via Rongahere Road on the west bank of the Clutha between Beaumont and Clydevale. From here you have to use a boat to access the hunting block.
Alternative access to the block from the eastern side is by permission of landholders.
Landholders
Mr G Hunter, Mr A Bradfield
Maps
NZTopo50 series: CE14
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this block with a hunting permit.
If accessing the block over private land, you must have landholder permission to take your dog.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block