2027 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 |
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East Taupo Lands Trust: |
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| Big Ben | 20th – 30th March | 2nd – 20th May | |
| Ernies Hut | 20th March – 30th April | 3rd – 20th May | |
| Footy Field | 9th – 20th May | ||
| Ignimbrite | 20th March – 2nd May | 28th April Onwards | |
| Island Range Drop Off | 1st – 17th April | 24th April Onwards | |
| Jap Creek Drop | 1st – 10th April | 27th April onwards | |
| Kakapo | 20th March – 2nd April | ||
| Kens | 20th March – 3rd April | ||
| Korohi Bivvie | 1st – 8th April | 25th April onwards | |
| Makorako | 20th March – 4th April | 18th April onwards | |
| Mangamaire Saddle | 26th April onwards | ||
| Mangamingi | 28th March – 2nd April | 26th Onwards | |
| Mangaroa | |||
| Mangatinoka 1 | 20th March – 2nd April | ||
| Mangatinoka 2 | 27th April Onwards | ||
| Mangatanguru | 20th March – 2nd April | 28th April Onwards | |
| Maungaorangi Drop Off | 1st – 12th April | ||
| Ngapuketurua | 1st – 30th April | ||
| North Arm | |||
| Oamaru Pvt | |||
| Otupua | |||
| Pikiawatea | 28th April Onwards | ||
| Rangitikei Drop Off | 1st – 30th April | ||
| Rush Flat Drop off | 1st – 12th April | 20th April onwards | |
| Tauranga Taupo | 20th March – 3rd April | ||
| Thunderbolt Private drop | 1st – 30th April | ||
Owhaoko A Block |
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| Gold Creek | |||
| Mangamaire Hut | |||
| Mangataramea | |||
| Staff Quarters (Makokomiko) | |||
| Te Piri Drop Off | 1st – 30th April | ||
Owhaoko BD |
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| Deadtree Drop Off | 1st – 30th April | ||
| Golden Hills Hut | |||
| Golden Hills Strip Hut | |||
| Gorge Tops | 20th March – 2nd April | ||
| Haumingi Bush Hut | |||
| Mangamaire Junction | 1st – 15th April | 28th April onwards | |
| Otutu Island | |||
| Te Wake Tops Hut | 10th – 13th April | ||
| Tin Kettle | 28th March – 4th April | ||
Owhaoko C |
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| Black Basin | |||
| Jacks Camp | 1st – 8th April | 19th – 24th April | 30th April onwards |
| Mt Cameron | 1st – 9th April | 21st April Onward | |
Te Matai |
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| Lower Ripia | 20th March – 1st April | 22nd – 26th April | 29th April onwards |
| Te Matai | 1st – 13th April | 28th April Onwards | |
| Upper Mohaka Hut | 20th March – 1st April | 2nd May onwards | |
| Upper Ripia | 20th March – 1st April | 28th April Onwards | |
Kaimanawa Trust (Departing Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures) |
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| Akeake Drop Off | 1st – 30th April | ||
| Cathedral | |||
| Karikaringa Drop off | 1st – 30th April | ||
| Parakakariki Drop off | 1st – 10th April | ||
| Patutu Hut | 20th March – 4th April | ||
| Southern Access | 1st – 10th April | 18th – 30th April | |
Updated 26th May 2026