Opepe Bush Scenic & Historic Reserve
Opepe Bush Scenic & Historic Reserve covers 116 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 673 m up to 754 m, with a median sample around 715 m.
The block leans predominantly to the south-west, so shaded sidles and faces are common on that side of the country.
Game on the permit includes red deer, sika and wild pig. With its modest size, this suits a short, focused stalk rather than a multi-day trip.
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Terrain & elevation
Based on a sample of 319 DEM points inside the block.
- Elevation range
- 673–754 m
- Median elevation
- 715 m
- Middle 50%
- 702–733 m
- Above bushline (1,200 m)
- 0%
- Alpine (1,500 m+)
- 0%
- Dominant aspect
- south-west-facing
673–754 m, lowland / foothill country, leaning south-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 nui - a Tia Hunting Restricted Areas - 3 permit area, with a hunting status of Restricted.
A DOC hunting permit is required for Opepe Bush Scenic & Historic Reserve. The block is classed as Ordinary with hunting Restricted under the Taupo nui - a Tia Hunting Restricted Areas - 3 permit area, so seasonal closures, ballots or party-size limits may apply. Confirm the current settings with DOC before applying. 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
- Pesticide (1080 or similar) has been laid in or near this block — check current dog and carcass restrictions before you hunt.
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