2026 April Availability
Please be advised the below blocks are first in first served. We try to update this list as regularly as possible but some bookings may have already been taken. It’s worth noting that the month of May is also a great month to target Sika stags and theres always more block options available that month.
If you require more information on the blocks and boundaries, access the hunting blocks section of the website, this will provide maps, pricing and some pictures of the block or drop off.
If you do wish to book a block please contact us via email or phone call, with the maximum stay being 7 nights.
Click the title of the below blocks to go through to the information page.
Block | Dates | |
East Taupo Lands Trust: | ||
Ignimbrite | 1st – 7th | |
Island Range Drop Off | 1st – 30th | |
Jap Creek Drop | 1st – 15th, 20th-23rd | 27th onwards |
Korohi Bivvie | 1st – 4th | 26th onwards |
Makorako | 1st – 30th | |
Mangamaire Saddle | 27th March – 5th April | 29th Onwards |
Mangamingi | 29th March – 5th April | 26th onwards |
Mangatanguru | 1st – 9th | |
Maungaorangi Drop Off | 1st – 12th | |
Tauranga Taupo | 30 March – 6th April | |
Ngapuketurua | 1st – 7th | 17th Onwards |
Rangitikei Drop | 1st – 30th | |
Thunderbolt Drop Off | 1st – 30th | |
Rush Flat | 1st – 12th | 20th onwards |
Owhaoko A Blocks | ||
Mangamaire Hut | 5th – 11th | 23rd onwards |
Te Piri Drop Off | 1st – 30th | |
Owhaoko BD Blocks | ||
Gorge Tops | 28th – 3rd May | |
Te Wake Tops | 25th Onwards | |
Mangamaire Junction | 1st – 15th | 28th Onwards |
Owhaoko C Blocks: | ||
Jacks Camp Hut | 1st – 10th | 19th – 24th |
Mt Cameron | 1st – 9th | 14th – 30th |
Te Matai Blocks: | ||
Te Matai Hut | 1st – 13th | 25th Onwards |
Upper Ripia Hut | 1st – 12th | 28th – Onwards |
Updated 3rd June 2025