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Access to all Ernslaw One’s forests is by permit only, except for the recreation area in Naseby Forest in Otago. (Please refer to Visiting Naseby and Fire Danger in Naseby sections below)
While we welcome you to enjoy our forests, as a commercial operation there are multi-hazard working sites that must be carefully managed to ensure everyone’s safety. Please follow the terms and conditions stated on your permit and adhere to advice provided on all warning signs, and never enter an active work site, such as forest harvesting operations.
You will need to obtain a permit for the following activities:
Depending on the nature and location of the activity, you may require safety induction by our staff. Correct PPE must be worn where it is a requirement of entry.
Public access areas - esplanade strips & reserves along some rivers, marginal strips, easements and unformed (paper) roads, exist within some Ernslaw One Forests. Where these exist, for your safety please follow all signage, stay within the public access area and stay out of operational areas. The location of public access areas around New Zealand, including within some Ernslaw forests, can be found here.
Public access will be suspended during periods of high risk, such as forest operations, logging trucks, pest control, fire danger, heavy storm or extreme winds (falling trees/branches). We encourage you to call ahead for the latest safety update before entering a forest.
Ernslaw One allows parts of the forest land to open for hunting permits on weekends. You must apply for hunting permits with Ernslaw One in order to hunt in the forest.
You will need to produce photo ID plus a scan or photo of your firearms licence when applying. Hunting permits are not transferable.
In the Blue Mountains (West Otago), we require evidence of Public Liability insurance, which can be satisfied with a scan or photo of current NZ Deerstalkers Association membership or membership of a pig hunting club that provides insurance or, if applying to go duck shooting, a current Fish & Game season licence. Ernslaw retains the option of requiring Public Liability Insurance cover in other forests.
If applying to bring in a hunting or pig dog then evidence of recent dosing for sheep measles is required and if there are kiwi known to be present then a certificate showing that your dog has successfully completed DoC approved kiwi aversion training.
Please note some of the forest may be closed to hunting in summer due to fire risk.
Are you wanting to apply for hunting permit?
To enter any Ernslaw One Blue Mountain forest for hunting, please apply here to be on the ballot system.
To apply for a hunting permit for our East Coast forest, please email your application or query to m2.permits@ernslaw.co.nz or coastal.permits@ernslaw.co.nz
To apply for a hunting permit for our forest in Manawatu/Ruapehu region, please email your application to SNI.permits@ernslaw.co.nz
Naseby Forest is privately owned by Ernslaw One and has an open forest policy allowing the public to use the Naseby Forest Recreation Area. There are over 50km of Mountain bike and walking tracks that are available for you to enjoy.
While we welcome you to enjoy our forest, as an operating commercial forest, we take safety seriously. Naseby Forest is a working forest with heavy machinery operating, therefore access outside the Recreational Area is by permit only. Some areas/tracks might be closed with short or no notice due to operations taking place, or areas deemed unsafe due to other factors.
We request that all visitors need to contact our office on 16 Oughter Street during office hours 9 am – 4pm ( or call 03 444 9995 ) or refer to Naseby Forest Recreational Facebook page for the latest information on track access. Visitors are asked to respect and adhere to our safety rules and warning signs put in place especially on a work site.
Please note the use of the Forest Recreation Area is at your own risk. Please take note and follow the instructions on the signs posted around the area.
We want to ensure you have a pleasant experience at Naseby, however any rule breaking or inappropriate behaviour will result in the issuing of a Trespass Notice and notification to the Police. Please report any hazards or vandalism to our staff at our Naseby office.
The Fire season runs from the 1st October through to 31st March each season. During this time forest related activities may be curtailed during higher fire danger periods.
When the fire danger indicator board at the entrance to Naseby is on EXTREME, the Forest gates will be locked at all entry points and FOREST CLOSED signs fitted. Please do not enter the Forest Recreation Area if the forest is closed.
During periods of extreme fire danger, the forest is patrolled by Ernslaw One Staff on a regular basis. When asked by an Ernslaw One employee to vacate the Forest please do so immediately.
Please respect the conditions of access so that the forest can always be enjoyed by others.
If you become aware of a FIRE, get out of the Forest immediately and dial 111. Following the flow of the Mt Ida Water Race will cross forest roads and return you to Naseby Township.
For further updates on Naseby Forest recreational area access, fire danger and activity, please visit our Facebook page as this is updated daily approximately 2pm, during the fire season.
For further Information please visit the FENZ website https://www.fireandemergency.nz
