Ngāi Tahu Nohoanga

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nohoanga site?

Under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, Nohoanga sites are specific areas of Crown owned land next to lake shores or riverbanks which can be used for camping or gathering food and other natural resources by Kāi Tahu whānui.

Under the Act, Ngāi Tahu whānui have temporary, but exclusive, rights to occupy these sites between 16 August and 30 April each year. There are 72 allocated nohoanga sites within Te Waipounamu, but not all of these sites are currently available for use.

Using Nohoanga

For fairness and environmental reasons, the use of nohoanga sites is managed via an authorisation system administered by the office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Bookings can be applied for through the online booking system on the nohoanga webpage. Alternatively, contact the nohoanga team via the details at the bottom of this page.

Nohoanga are available for use from August 16th through to April 30th.

These sites are not established camping sites –access and facilities vary, with many requiring that you bring your own drinking water, toilet and shower facilities. Cell coverage may also be limited.

Use of the sites is free and exclusively for use by Kāi Tahu whānui. Some sites also allow hunting dogs to accompany you and your family.

For more info about available sites, and to book online, please visit our web page: www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/environment/nohoanga

Nohoanga located in Otago / Central Otago Lake Hāwea (adj to camp)

• Located on the Southwestern corner of Lake Hāwea, adjacent to the Lake Hāwea Motor Camp.

• This nohoanga is sited on the lake edge. There is plenty of flat, open space and tree cover. A public toilet is located adjacent to the site and the facilities at the neighbouring campground may be accessible for a small daily fee.

• No dogs, no fires.

Lake Hāwea – Timaru Creek

• Located at the Timaru River on the eastern edge of Lake Hāwea.

• This site is well sheltered, with pockets of camping areas amongst the trees.

• The track to the site is narrow and steep in places. Access may be difficult for some vehicles.

• A long drop toilet is located in the adjacent camping area.

• There are no other facilities or access to drinking water.

• No dogs during Dec and Jan.

Tuckers Beach, Shotover River or get in touch with us on 0800 NOHOANGA (0800 664-62642) or nohoanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

• Located within the Tuckers Beach Reserve adjacent to the Shotover River.

• The site is mostly flat and open.

• Vehicle access is through a coded padlocked gate. The code will be given with authorisation. Users need to follow a waratah marked track to the site.

• There are no toilet facilities or access to drinking water.

• This entitlement runs from September 1 to May 16.

• No fires. No drones. No firearms/shooting.

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