Dome Forest Conservation Area hunting
Located in North Auckland hunting in the Auckland region
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Introduction
Find out more about hunting in the Dome Forest Conservation Area.Species
- Goats
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
Dog access
About this hunting block
General information
The 430 hectare Dome Forest Conservation Area is a few kilometres north of Warkworth, beside the Dome Valley. It contains steep hill country with dense native bush.
Access
Access is from Waiwhiu-Conical Peak Road across forestry land, or from the car park at the top of the Dome.
Landholders
Landowner permission is not required. However, hunters are requested to be mindful of the tearooms at the top of the Dome and to conceal their rifle when within sight of the tearooms.
Topo map
NZTopo50 AZ31 Warkworth
Dogs
No dogs, including hunting dogs, are permitted in this reserve.
Hunting
Goats are generally the only animal hunted in this reserve, although pigs are also occasionally encountered. Animal numbers appear to be low, based on hunting returns.
Shotguns, .22 rifles, four-wheel-drive vehicles, motorbikes, quad bikes, horses and dogs are prohibited on DOC managed reserves where hunting is available in the north Auckland area.
No shooting is allowed within 200 metres of walking tracks.
Additional information
- Permits issued online for other North Island 'open' hunting areas are not valid for reserves around Warkworth/North Auckland - hunters must contact the DOC office to apply for a specific permit.
- No shooting within 200 metres of the walking track.
- Do not visibly carry your rifle within sight of the Dome Tearooms.
Contacts
| Mahurangi / Warkworth Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | warkworth@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Unit 12 30 Hudson Road Warkworth |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 474 Warkworth 0984 |
| Full office details | |
