Whakaroa Scenic Reserve
Whakaroa Scenic Reserve is a small 185-hectare scenic reserve in the Gisborne / Raukumara permit area, sitting in lowland East Coast country. Elevations run from 192 m to 439 m with a median of 324 m, putting the entire block in lowland and foothill country.
The block faces predominantly east, with significant west and south-east aspects. Expect bush-clad lowland ridges and gullies typical of the Gisborne hill country.
The block carries red deer, wild goat and wild pig in a compact piece of country suited to day trips.
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Boundary, huts, terrain, tracks and 1080 zones — all layers, one map.
Terrain & elevation
Based on a sample of 532 DEM points inside the block.
- Elevation range
- 192–439 m
- Median elevation
- 324 m
- Middle 50%
- 273–368 m
- Above bushline (1,200 m)
- 0%
- Alpine (1,500 m+)
- 0%
- Dominant aspect
- east-facing
192–439 m, lowland / foothill country, leaning east-facing.
What you can hunt here
Access & getting there
Helicopter access is not permitted on this block. Wild Animal Recovery Operations (WARO) are permitted, so commercial helicopter shooting can be expected at times. Access is on foot.
There are no DOC huts or campsites within the block.
Permits & rules
You need a DOC hunting permit to hunt this block. It is classed as a Ordinary block in the Gisborne/Raukumara permit area, with a hunting status of Permitted.
Commercial wild-animal recovery (WARO) operates over this area — expect helicopter activity and pressured game.
A DOC hunting permit is required for the Gisborne / Raukumara permit area, covering this Ordinary block. Because it is a scenic reserve, additional conditions may apply, so check the permit conditions carefully. The block has Permitted hunt status, so no ballot applies and permits can be drawn through the standard DOC online system before each trip.
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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