Thread: Wairere Falls Hunting

Hey guys,
I'm thinking of doing a day hunt in there on Saturday. It will be my first time in there. I read in the spot x book that it was never milled and the bush is a bit more open in there because of it, does anyone know if that's true? Sometimes that book isn't that accurate, it says there's chammy in the pureoras haha. Any info on the area would be much appreciated.
Thanks guys,
Phil

Hi mate

Have a read of this. Might give you the answers you looking for as well as a easy access in there:

Wairere Falls - The Fishing Website Forums

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Originally Posted by initiaz

Hi mate

Have a read of this. Might give you the answers you looking for as well as a easy access in there:

Wairere Falls - The Fishing Website Forums

That's a good thread mate, thanks for the link!

Walked up month ago.. Left car park we could pick any space. Came down to find car park completely full of cars with 100 mtrs of roadside as well. Folks everywhere its that time of the year.
I reckon you ll find North South track in this nice weather pretty busy. Inlaws walking group did a major excursion up there the other day and she reckoned she counted 30 folks they passed.

A pretty popular area, is it?

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Happy just attracts people Phil!

Originally Posted by phillipgr

A pretty popular area, is it?

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Nice and easy to get to. Heaps of locals do fitness work up to top. Heaps take kids dogs etc for a walk then you have tourists of course as well. Hobbitton then the falls walk

Fairly safe parking at the bottom. obviously don't advertise stuff. Go give it a go.. Its a neat walk very scenic as you've seen. Busy / dangerous in the roar IMO

Originally Posted by Maca49

Happy just attracts people Phil!

Oh no I know yr type Maca.. Don't go out in the bush with him Phil
Before you can say I'm not that kinda boy You will be !!!!
Go do some work Maca. Still lazing at the lake I bet. !!
Boys from your work told me they been on the piss all week...

The great thing about hunting up top above the falls is that it is so flat without distinguishing landmarks that most people walk the tracks fearful of getting lost...ditch the gps, use a compass and walk 90 degrees either side of the track...you probably wont see another soul.
Deer numbers in the Kaimai's are high, judging by local gathered information. There has been very little rain and the streams are at a trickle, anywhere there is water will see the deer at both ends of the day.

That would be a bit lower down than the tops and tourists

Originally Posted by Spook

The great thing about hunting up top above the falls is that it is so flat without distinguishing landmarks that most people walk the tracks fearful of getting lost...ditch the gps, use a compass and walk 90 degrees either side of the track...you probably wont see another soul.
Deer numbers in the Kaimai's are high, judging by local gathered information. There has been very little rain and the streams are at a trickle, anywhere there is water will see the deer at both ends of the day.

Sounds good mate, will put the blaze on but good to know I can avoid the masses, I dont mind huntng the plateau. Will put a post up if I have any luck

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I for one wouldn't wear blaze in the Kaimais as in the afternoon the setting sun throws some wicked light patterns...'leathel' posted a photo taken behind my place some time ago showing this.
I have been watching the forestry boys moving around on the hill sides...the yellow hi vis stands out all the time...the orange, once faded and dirty looks like animals moving through the bush.

Originally Posted by Spook

I for one wouldn't wear blaze in the Kaimais as in the afternoon the setting sun throws some wicked light patterns...'leathel' posted a photo taken behind my place some time ago showing this.
I have been watching the forestry boys moving around on the hill sides...the yellow hi vis stands out all the time...the orange, once faded and dirty looks like animals moving through the bush.

I saw that photo actually. I have the forum blue blaze, could be the go.

Nah, not me. I wouldnt go there