Private

Makokomiko

Situated on the southern side of the Mangamingi Stream Makokomiko Block is where Te Whare Ruruhau Lodge and the Te Whare Ruruhau Staff Quarters sit.

The Makokomiko block consists of some low lying river flats the climbs up to the Mokokomiko tops.

The rivers flats are open tussock land, the hills up to the tops at the back of the block consist pockets of native bush and manuka scrub.

The Staff quarters hut has two seperate rooms both with single bunk beds, Sleeping 4 people.

There is an internal flush toilet and seperate shower room. The hut runs a gas califont for hot water both shower and sink.

The hut also has a wood burner and an outdoor undercover kitchen with gas fridge. Equiped with solar panels there is LED lighting and a standalone BBQ.

The Staff Quarters is only available to be booked on its own during April. If you wish to book this block the rest of the year you must book the main lodge.

Te Whare Ruruhau Lodge also has 2 bedrooms sleeping four. We can accomodate up to 8 guests when using the Staff Quarters as well.

Area of Makokomiko is 2100ha

Click here for more Info on Te Whare Ruruhau.

Hunting Conditions:

  1. Maximum of one deer per person plus one per party. (Example: 3 hunters – maximum 4 deer)
  2. DOC hunting permits are required if hunting on adjoining DOC land.
  3. No shooting stags in velvet.
  4. No night shooting or spot lighting or use of night vision equipment, infra-red and or heat detecting devices.

 

 

Makorako Camp

East Taupo Lands Trust

  • Open Tussock Valleys
  • Great summer hunting(bring binos, great glassing country)
  • Beech gullies and guts
  • Big open tussock tops
  • Ecology Spur drop off point on Southern Boundary
  • Camp Site Only
  • Area of Makorako is 960ha

Hunting Conditions:

  1. Maximum of one deer per person plus one per party. (Example: 3 hunters – maximum 4 deer)
  2. DOC hunting permits are required if hunting on adjoining DOC land.
  3. No shooting stags in velvet.
  4. No night shooting or spot lighting or use of night vision equipment, infra-red and or heat detecting devices.
  5. This block is open year round.

Patutu Hut

Kaimanawa Lands Trust

  • Good summer hunting block with great areas of open top country for glassing.
  • Great Roar block with tops running into nice beech forest then down to Waipakihi river.
  • Open tops to the South of the hut falling away to steep beech forrest to the North towards the Waipakihi River.
  • Small 4 bunk hut
  • Pots an pans plus other utensils in hut
  • No water at the hut. There is a small stream 60m south from the hut that dries up in summer drought conditions.
  • Area of Patutu is 2030ha

Flight in from Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures base. Please note KAA is closed from May 1st – September 30th annually.

During April the base is only open Friday – Sun, Flights in and out must be on these days.

 

 

Cathedral Hut

Kaimanawa Lands Trust

  • Open Tussock country easy contour with lots of vantage spots for glassing, large areas of beech forests for bush stalking also.
  • Great for summer and roar hunting
  • Large area of beech forest out to the north west that runs down into the Waipakihi river
  • Awesome potential for fly camping from hut to explore the entire area of the block.
  • Small 4 bunk hut
  • LPG 2 burner gas cooker
  • Area of Cathedral is 2800ha

Flights Departing Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures Base. Contact [email protected] to book.

Only Open during April. Only available for parties to fly in on Sunday Afternoon out Friday Morning.

Mangaorangi Drop Off

East Taupo Lands Trust

  • Drop off for access to upper Jap Creek and Paemahi Plateau
  • Camp site is east from drop point inside the bush line(Heading towards Paemahi)
  • Some open tops before heading down into beech country(Sliver/red beech forest)
  • As stated above great access to the head of Jap creek(Ruatea Stream) exceptional country for Roar hunting – Lots of spurs running off main ridges to get around.
  • Signed track runs down into the head of the Oamaru river(steep terrain but very low hunting pressure)
  • DOC permit required

Jap Creek Drop Off

East Taupo Lands Trust

  • DOC access only
  • Camp site up stream 200m from drop point.
  • Great drop point for fly camping up Jap creek(Ruatea Stream) and further up Oamaru catchment.
  • Good bush hunting all year round- low lying beech forest(Sliver/Red beech)
  • Great fishing rainbow and brown trout
  • DOC permit required

Mangamaire Hut

Owhaoko A Trust Block

  • Good summer block – Open tops hunting great for glassing and long range hunting.
  • Beech gullies and pockets in amongst the open areas
  • Steep country in places with the tops being reasonably rolling terrain
  • 4 bunk hut with utensils included
  • LPG 2 burner cooker
  • Area of Mangamaire is 1300ha
  • Block closed 20 December – 10 March & 1 June – 30 September yearly.

Hunting Conditions:

  1. Maximum of one deer per person plus one per party. (Example: 3 hunters – maximum 4 deer)
  2. DOC hunting permits are required if hunting on adjoining DOC land.
  3. No shooting stags in velvet.
  4. No night shooting or spot lighting or use of night vision equipment, infra-red and or heat detecting devices.

 

 

Northarm Hut

​East Taupo Lands Trust Block

  • Open valley (Tussock/Swamp) very easy modulated terrain on valley floor both sides of valley are enriched with beautiful open beech forests, great for winter hunting and summer hunting.
  • 4 bunk hut with fire place
  • LPG 2 burner gas cooker
  • Utensils supplied in hut – pots and pans etc.
  • Water nearby 50m in stream next to hut(Can dry up over a dry summer)
  • Meat safe
  • Area of Northarm is 1730ha

Hunting Conditions:

  1. Maximum of one deer per person plus one per party. (Example: 3 hunters – maximum 4 deer)
  2. DOC hunting permits are required if hunting on adjoining DOC land.
  3. No shooting stags in velvet.
  4. No night shooting or spot lighting or use of night vision equipment, infra-red and or heat detecting devices.
  5. This block is open year round.
  6. During summer months (Dec – Feb) Fishermen may be day fishing the North Arm Stream.

Mangaroa Hut

East Taupo Lands Trust Block

  • Good A frame hut with 4 bunks.
  • Hut has everything in it, just bring lighting.
  • Big beech gullies.
  • Manuka faces for glassing and long range hunting
  • Meatsafe.
  • Bivvy up in the gully west of the hut – great access of camp site for hunting the large beech pocket in the block.
  • Some tracks and clearings
  • This block is not eligible for the 10% frequent flyer, NZDA, Sika Foundation discount
  • Area of Mangaroa is 1400ha   – 770ha of this is beech forest
  • No fishing from 1st Nov – 1st April (if you would like to book fishing you will need to contact Helisika for fishing beats)

Hunting Conditions:

  1. Maximum of one deer per person plus one per party. (Example: 3 hunters – maximum 4 deer)
  2. DOC hunting permits are required if hunting on adjoining DOC land.
  3. No shooting stags in velvet.
  4. No night shooting or spot lighting or use of night vision equipment, infra-red and or heat detecting devices.
  5. This block is open year round.
  6. During the summer months (Dec – Feb) Fishermen may be day fishing the Mohaka River.

Footy Field Hut

East Taupo Lands Trust Block

  • Mainly Manuka/scrub on northern side of block with some pockets of beech including some grassy clearings in the stream west of hut, across the river surrounding the Te Kohai stream is a large beech face great for roar and all year round hunting.
  • Good 4 bunk hut with everything in it. Just bring lighting.
  • Pots, Pans, Crockery, Cutlery, cooker and gas are provided in the hut.
  • Cableway across river to keep your boots dry.
  • LPG 2 burner gas cooker
  • Area of Footy field is 900ha
  • No fishing from 1st Nov – 1st April (if you would like to book fishing you will need to contact Helisika for fishing beats)

Hunting Conditions:

  1. Maximum of one deer per person plus one per party. (Example: 3 hunters – maximum 4 deer)
  2. DOC hunting permits are required if hunting on adjoining DOC land.
  3. No shooting stags in velvet.
  4. No night shooting or spot lighting or use of night vision equipment, infra-red and or heat detecting devices.
  5. This block is open year round.
  6. During the summer months (Dec – Feb) Fishermen may be day fishing the Mohaka River, if you wish to fish yourself we can book the stretch of water for you. However please contact our staff if you wish to fish, ensuring it is avaliable.