Access & landing into Kaweka - Kaimanawa
1) Are there limited Flight Operators (Helisika for example) that have "Sole" landing rights ?
2) Can a hunter be put down anywhere other than Huts (and hopefully picked up again on a scheduled date :-)
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Access & landing into Kaweka - Kaimanawa
1) Are there limited Flight Operators (Helisika for example) that have "Sole" landing rights ?
2) Can a hunter be put down anywhere other than Huts (and hopefully picked up again on a scheduled date :-)
1) yes. Heli operators need to be granted a concession to land passengers in the Forest parks.
2) no. They can only land at designated landing sites. Landing sites must also be booked by an operator over a period. This prevents operators landing clients on top of other clients.
The two main operators in this area are Helisika and East Kaweka Helicopters.
Certain areas of the Kaimanawa are no go for helicopters because they fall within the remote experience zone.
Thanks for thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Daggers_187
Yes - I knew about the "Wilderness Zones"
So these two Parks are "public areas" ??
But there is a monopoly - created by CAA or the Parks Board ??
Just curious about the later
Is there a limitation on Permits for unlimited # to "walk/hike" into Parks ?????
Boyd airstrip, Kaimanawa's is accessible by fixed wing , operator needs DOC landing permit. Hunters just need hunting permit, free for all, first in first served.
There's no monopoly just very few operators that fly in there. A few years ago there was 3 operators off the taupo road alone that had concessions for the Kawekas and Kaimanawas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
There's no limit to how many people can walk in, first in first served. The fly in system that is set up saves a lot of heart break when people spend money to fly in only to find another party or 2 already there which still does happen in other places.
AFAIK This is dependant on which doc office is managing the hut. The cni office I believe doesn't have the same setup, they will drop people on top of each other. Oamaru, boyd etc operate like this.Quote:
Originally Posted by TLB
From Tussock East is where booking is required, managed by a different office
Had helisika drop up off at tussock and then a few days later another party was dropped off on top of us so no guarantees really
Why can you not get dropped off away from Huts?Quote:
Originally Posted by superdiver
Who is behind that rule or stipulation?
I understand the Wilderness Zones Re no landing
i know helisika will drop off up jap creek..........or they used toQuote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
Yea been dropped in the river at base of map creek but I think it's a designated land area.Quote:
Originally Posted by scotty
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I can understand why they only want designated landing sites!
After the amount of rubbish we took away from the hut on Stewart Island which is only visited by hunters, not saying we are all untidy Kiwis but...some guys just can’t take only photos ah.
With designated landing sites any rubbish will hopefully be left in one spot, so then can be easily picked up.
Also can you imagine this...your stalking in on a nice little clearing with a stag going off or you have seen deer there beforehand and wham in drops a helicopter right in the middle of your hunt:yuush: yep NO let’s leave this as designated landing sites....if your to lazy to walk from these then tough.
DocQuote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
And most the company's do work for doc so dont bend the rules.
It's a great rule you can walk in for a full day to a quiet spot and not have to worry about some heli hunters getting dumped in next to ya with big canvas tents and beer.
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Fuck that been there got the T-shirt. Had Southern Lakes drop a party in who did exactly that on us up the Upuk in a wilderness area.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
Year the customer is always right....so the poor old pilot might have said to the group hey there’s already a group in here. The group might have just replied straight back SO What! Drop us there!:O_O:
A few mates used helisika last week, said they would never bother again, reckon the choppers where buzzing them while glassing from the ridge tops.
As stated prior, its a DoC rule.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
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 backQuote:
Originally Posted by Maxx
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarvo
Yep PeteQuote:
Originally Posted by Maxx
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 :thumbsup:
@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 IslandQuote:
Originally Posted by Reindeer
Got my new flash base camp Tent and Stove - but :thumbsup: