Lower Ripia Hunting Block & Hut

Lower Ripia
Hunting Block & Hut

312.4ha

Exclusive private hunting block access

Sleeps 4

Backcountry style hut with long-drop toilet and portable outdoor shower

Fly-in

Heli Sika helicopter access only

Lower Ripia


The Lower Ripia Block is ideal for bushing hunting, featuring dense native Beech forest with some clearings. Bordering the pristine Ripia River, keen fisherman can fish the Ripia River, where brown and rainbow trout are abundant.

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4 Beds

A comfortable back-country style hut configured with 4-bunk beds. 

Long-drop Toilet

A biodegradable long-drop is available for use. Toilet paper and hand soap provided. 

Portable Shower

A basic outdoor portable shower is available for use. Bring your own towel and wash products.

Solar Power

Solar power electricity system set up with lighting and 12v power outlet.

Woodfire Box

Use the woodfire box to stay toasty in the evening. Wood and lighter provided.

Helicopter Access

Te Matai private hunting block is accessible by Heli Sika Helicopter only. 

Lower Ripia Price List

 Prices are valid until 30 June 2022

Book now
No. of people Helicopter Access Fee (June to Feb) Access Fee (Mar to May)
per load per person/night per person/night
1 - 3 $1,240 $80 $105
4 - 5 $1,660 $80 $105
  • Maximum 7 nights per booking, children under 16 are free but a minimum of two land fees per night apply.
  • Some Maori Land Trusts do not allow dogs and limit parties to maximum 4 persons so ask when you book.
  • All April bookings require a $ 400 non- refundable deposit by the end of November each year. If the booking is cancelled, giving at least 60 days’ notice the deposit can be transferred to another booking. 
  • With all April bookings, you will pay land fees for the nights you book. Example if you book 7 nights you pay for 7 nights even if you only stay 6 nights.
  • All other private bookings require a $200 non – refundable deposit paid within 14 days of booking to secure dates. If the booking is cancelled giving 60 days’ notice the deposit can be transferred to another booking.
  • Parties have the right to renew their bookings for the same block and dates for the following year. But this must be done immediately after their trip. It’s your responsibility to ensure you are rebooked not ours. Failure to do so will mean that the block will go to the next party that book, or that may be on a waiting list.
  • We will only book private blocks up to 12 months in advance.
  • Block boundary maps will be provided for all private blocks. It is your responsibility to ensure you know the boundaries and remain in your block at all times. Block boundary maps act as trespass notices and if you are found outside your block you may be prosecuted under the “Wild Animal Control Act 1977”.
  • Strictly no night shooting or spot lighting. The use of night vision, infrared or thermal imaging gear is strictly prohibited.
  • Please remember land fees are for access to the land, huts are a bonus, hut service fee is for LPG etc.
  • Price for extra drop off or pick up add extra $ 100 for H5000 and $150 for AS350.
  • Prices are per load and include G.S.T and return flight.
  • *Waiokaka Lodge required a minimum booking value of $500.


1 - 3 passenger flights are in a Hughes 500 with a max load of 400kg.
4 - 5 passenger flights are in an AS350 with a max load of 580kg.

Helicopter Load & Capacity and Terms & Conditions


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Bookings are managed by Heli Sika. 
To check availability or request further information please use the form provided.

Lower Ripia Booking Form

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