Thread: Oteake Advice

Just doing a bit of summer planning and locked in spending a good week in Ranfurly/Naseby visiting family over New Years. Just wondering whether it's worth the hassle of taking the rifle and kit down from Wellington with me, bearing in mind that I'd only be able to get away for an overnighter and won't have access to a 4x4.

Just having a quick look on Google Earth and looks like the Deep Stream area and then the area north of Tourist Spur would be easy enough to access, al be it a slog! Not knowing the area at all and not a South Island hunter (yet..) just looking to weigh the likelihood of seeing animals vs the admin and 36hrs away from the family holiday with the wife having to look after the toddler solo! I see on the DOC site that there are chamois in Oteake too, no idea of numbers or range though. I don't suppose having a crack at one on an easy access one nighter is a realistic possibility?

Not after any spots etc but any thoughts, musings, general advice or pointers would be appreciated!