Motutere Scenic Reserve
Motutere Scenic Reserve covers 109 ha of the country around Lake Taupō. The block is lowland to foothill country, with bush and gully country running off the central plateau. Elevations run from about 360 m up to 492 m, with a median sample around 409 m.
The block leans predominantly to the north-west, so shaded sidles and faces are common on that side of the country.
Game on the permit includes wild pig. With its modest size, this suits a short, focused stalk rather than a multi-day trip.
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Boundary, huts, terrain, tracks and 1080 zones — all layers, one map.
Terrain & elevation
Based on a sample of 316 DEM points inside the block.
- Elevation range
- 360–492 m
- Median elevation
- 409 m
- Middle 50%
- 387–440 m
- Above bushline (1,200 m)
- 0%
- Alpine (1,500 m+)
- 0%
- Dominant aspect
- north-west-facing
360–492 m, lowland / foothill country, leaning north-west-facing.
What you can hunt here
Access & getting there
No huts or formal campsites are recorded inside the block, so this is set up as a day trip or fly-camp area.
Air access is not permitted on this block, so all access is on foot from public roads or adjoining public land.
Permits & rules
You need a DOC hunting permit to hunt this block. It is classed as a Ordinary block in the Taupo Reserves and Conservation Areas permit area, with a hunting status of Permitted.
A DOC hunting permit is required for Motutere Scenic Reserve. The block is classed as Ordinary with hunting Permitted under the Taupo Reserves and Conservation Areas permit area, so there is no ballot or seasonal restriction beyond the standard permit conditions. Note that this is a scenic reserve, which carries extra care-of-place rules — keep groups small, leave no rubbish, and respect any rāhui or signage.
1080 & pesticide status
No current, planned or proposed pesticide operations intersect this block in our data. Always confirm with DOC before taking a dog in.
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