Thread: Lake waikaremoana

Hey team,

I am going out camping at Lake waikaremoana and wondering if anyone can point me to the right direction to go out in the bush for hunting. Have never been there and unfamiliar with that area.

Thanks in advance. Cheers!

I just got back from 3 days at Lake W. Beautiful bush all around. I didn't walk the gun only stretched my legs on a few of the walks. There was sign all along the tracks so honestly I would just pick a track and hunt off it.
Again, beautiful bush all over, Good luck.

I thought the area was closed to hunting over summer?

Originally Posted by Woody

I thought the area was closed to hunting over summer?

My understanding you have to be 500m of the tracks. Not sure about Waikarimoana.


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It's under iwi control now, no longer a DoC National Park; the rules may have changed. I'd check first.

Originally Posted by Ranger 888

It's under iwi control now, no longer a DoC National Park; the rules may have changed. I'd check first.

Looks like this is the site to check out https://www.ngaituhoe.iwi.nz/permission_for_hunting

edit: map here https://www.ngaituhoe.iwi.nz/hunting-areas/

If you’re staying at the motor camp in Home Bay, head along the road to the old HQ, then turn right up the Aniwaniwa Rd, Follow as far as you vehicle will take you then walk. Fairly easy walk, can be boggy if wet.
If you have a boat, then anywhere under Panekiri (big bluff overlooking the lake). Obviously morning/evening.
Good luck

Originally Posted by Woody

I thought the area was closed to hunting over summer?

Looks like it's closed 22 Dec to the end of January, and some areas closed all year.

Thanks Jon!

Originally Posted by JonP

If you’re staying at the motor camp in Home Bay, head along the road to the old HQ, then turn right up the Aniwaniwa Rd, Follow as far as you vehicle will take you then walk. Fairly easy walk, can be boggy if wet.
If you have a boat, then anywhere under Panekiri (big bluff overlooking the lake). Obviously morning/evening.
Good luck

Is it safe to park your car at the road end?