Waihaha Scenic Reserve (Part)
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 (restricted numbers) allowed.
About this hunting block
Moderate numbers of red deer are in this area. Pigs are found throughout the range.
Moderate numbers of deer are in this area. Pigs are found throughout the range.
General information
The Waihaha Ecological Area is at the southern end of the Pureora Forest Park.
Access
Access to Waihaha track is off the Western Bay Road (State Highway 32).
Topo map
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Dogs
Dogs are prohibited from public conservation land except where authorisation has been granted by DOC. A standard open hunting permit for the Pureora Forest/Western King Country allows a hunter to take up to two dogs or party of hunters a maximum of three dogs into public conservation land.
All dogs must remain under the strict control of owners and not be allowed to stray onto surrounding farm land or cause distress to other recreational users.
Read more about hunting with dogs in the Pureora Forest and surrounds
Huts
Waihaha Hut is a standard 10 bunk hut.
Additional information
Spotlighting is not permitted.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block