Thread: Air access into Kaweka - Kaimanawa

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Why can you not get dropped off away from Huts?
Who is behind that rule or stipulation?
I understand the Wilderness Zones Re no landing

As stated prior, its a DoC rule.

There are a few other pads where DoC allow operators to drop off hunters, some of which may be seasonal, I think? Like Tiraki, Thunderbolt etc. There were a handful of pads in the Remote Experience Zone (Whakamarumaru, Ecology and another I can't recall) that were open to hunters in spring, but that was canned about 10 years ago. Basis of that decision was that those pads were open to facilitate animal control, and not enough were being shot to deliver ecological gains, so given they were in the REZ they were closed.

If you have a look at the Sika Foundation FB page you will see DoC have made specific arrangements with that entity to allow its members to fly to places you generally can't for organised management hunts a few times a year. Helisika support it with discounted flight costs.........

Helisika and Lakeland used to be a bit flexible and drop you off on their land next to DoC land if you were heading off onto the adjacent DoC land.....not sure they do so any longer?

Originally Posted by Maxx

As stated prior, its a DoC rule.

There are a few other pads where DoC allow operators to drop off hunters, some of which may be seasonal, I think? Like Tiraki, Thunderbolt etc. There were a handful of pads in the Remote Experience Zone (Whakamarumaru, Ecology and another I can't recall) that were open to hunters in spring, but that was canned about 10 years ago. Basis of that decision was that those pads were open to facilitate animal control, and not enough were being shot to deliver ecological gains, so given they were in the REZ they were closed.

If you have a look at the Sika Foundation FB page you will see DoC have made specific arrangements with that entity to allow its members to fly to places you generally can't for organised management hunts a few times a year. Helisika support it with discounted flight costs.........

Helisika and Lakeland used to be a bit flexible and drop you off on their land next to DoC land if you were heading off onto the adjacent DoC land.....not sure they do so any longer?

Yes I saw the Sika Fondation promo - that is what sparked me into a trip back
I suppose I been spoilt before - but I would NEVER flap into a park ad-hock in peak Roar or Spring.
I like winter hunting best as I enjoy bush hunting more than open.

Must admit - was a little shocked at the Heli prices now - was still thinking $800 anywhere figure :-)
Anyway thanks for all above
Great weather pattern we in - should be heading in now :-(

Originally Posted by Sarvo

Yes I saw the Sika Fondation promo - that is what sparked me into a trip back
I suppose I been spoilt before - but I would NEVER flap into a park ad-hock in peak Roar or Spring.
I like winter hunting best as I enjoy bush hunting more than open.

Must admit - was a little shocked at the Heli prices now - was still thinking $800 anywhere figure :-)
Anyway thanks for all above
Great weather pattern we in - should be heading in now :-(

You will find Chris Crosse from East Kaweka helicopters can fly you into many spots in the Kawekas for around that $800 price.

Originally Posted by Maxx

As stated prior, its a DoC rule.

There are a few other pads where DoC allow operators to drop off hunters, some of which may be seasonal, I think? Like Tiraki, Thunderbolt etc. There were a handful of pads in the Remote Experience Zone (Whakamarumaru, Ecology and another I can't recall) that were open to hunters in spring, but that was canned about 10 years ago. Basis of that decision was that those pads were open to facilitate animal control, and not enough were being shot to deliver ecological gains, so given they were in the REZ they were closed.

If you have a look at the Sika Foundation FB page you will see DoC have made specific arrangements with that entity to allow its members to fly to places you generally can't for organised management hunts a few times a year. Helisika support it with discounted flight costs.........

Helisika and Lakeland used to be a bit flexible and drop you off on their land next to DoC land if you were heading off onto the adjacent DoC land.....not sure they do so any longer?

Yep Pete
Nth Is heli operators seem to be allot dearer than southern for some reason im not sure why?
Chris Cross is THE man to talk to about a fly in for Kawekas. Hes got the goods. What a few mates and i do is a fly in walk out mission. real cost effective and I just inreach the missus, or whoever else is kind enough, to pick up. But prob not going to work for you?
Either way give Chris a call and he'll be able to give you an idea.(06) 839 8693 or 027 2269303
You will get along good being both good bastards

@Sarvo how did you get on?

Anyone have anything good to say about boyds? Looking at doing a DA club hunt into there or maybe Ruahine corner.

Originally Posted by Reindeer

@Sarvo how did you get on?

Anyone have anything good to say about boyds? Looking at doing a DA club hunt into there or maybe Ruahine corner.

Still haven't left the South Island
Got my new flash base camp Tent and Stove - but