Thread: Kelly Knight hut hunting

Originally Posted by Tahr

Don't be lazy. Go over the top from Rangi. Thats how we used to do it, although I don't ever recall going too far down onto the Pouranaki faces before getting one. Up the Pari was always good too.

I have just returned from doing exactly this, and yes theirs a few deer around up there !

Shot my first deer here while staying at the old tent camp that preceded the hut. Saw a hind and a yearling running away. Aimed at the hind and shot the yearling through the head.

Access is a bit limitied on the western side of the Ruahine's, I think the Ruahine users group were recently lobbying DOC to finally do something about it.

Good to hear someone is trying to put a bit of pressure on Doc to sort it out.
It’s such a shame that the Kelly knight track has closed. I rang Doc a year ago about it and the difficulty getting into Purity which is very hit and miss, the guy I spoke to said they were planning on having a meeting with Both owners to try and sort something out but unfortunately nothing has changed.

That same meeting that's been arranged for years aye.

I venture in 2-3 times a year now. A lot less than previous years due to access. Little bit longer walk eh.