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Managed by Otago Fish & Game

The Inch Clutha Reserve is a 5-hectare, Otago Fish & Game-owned wetland located near Balclutha. This reserve is dedicated to providing quality hunting opportunities, with a specific focus on accessibility and encouraging new hunters.

Hunting Opportunities

Practical and safe ramp with handrails.

View from accessible maimai.

Fold-away seating.

Room for wheelchairs.

  • Accessible Maimai: A purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible maimai (constructed in 2026). Mobility-impaired hunters receive priority access. Click on Google Maps link.
  • Hunting Location 1: A separate hunting area without a permanent maimai. Junior and novice hunters receive priority access for this location. Bring your own temporary blind or use trees as cover. Click on Google Maps link.

Access & Permits

  • Opening Fortnight: Permits are allocated via a ballot for the first two weekends of the season.
  • Rest of Season: Other hunters may obtain permits to access the wetland following the ballot period.
  • Important Note: Marking-up of hunting stands is not permitted at Inch Clutha.

Location & Directions

The reserve is located approximately 7km from Balclutha. 

  1. Take the Kaitangata Highway to Stirling.
  2. Cross the bridge over the Clutha River.
  3. Turn right onto Hislop Rd.
  4. Turn right onto Chicory Rd.
  5. The reserve is located at the end of Chicory Rd on the left-hand side.

Special thanks to: W Hamilton Building Ltd, Carters, Freeman Roofing Dunedin, Livingwell Disability Resource Centre, SouthRoads, Mike Hurring Logging and Contracting, Niagara, Otago Regional Council.

To apply for a ballot, [click here].

To apply for a permit after the second weekend, [click here].