Great Barrier Aotea hunting

Located in the Auckland region

Pigs can be hunted in the two hunting blocks on Great Barrier Island.

The Great Barrier Aotea hunting area is located on Great Barrier Island, 80 km east of Auckland city. Hunting is permitted in two hunting blocks, in the north and centre of the island. The terrain in both hunting blocks is generally hilly, and is predominantly covered in broadleaf coastal forest.

Great Barrier Island can be accessed by air, ferry or private boat.

Pigs are the only wild animal that can be hunted on Great Barrier Island.

Climate

The Auckland region has a warm temperate climate, with warm humid summers and mild, wet winters. In the winter, the average daily maximum is around 14.5 C, rising to around 23 C in summer. Rainfall occurs year round, with an average of 1,240 mm per year.