Mareretu Forest hunting

Mareretu hunting block offers hunting for pigs.

General information

Fire is a high to moderate risk in Northland all year – light no fires.

Located just north of the Brynderwyn ranges west of Waipu town.

Access

Legal public access is available from off the road side on Finlayson Brook Road on the southern side and Milbrook Road on the northern side.

There are no official walk tracks in the forest.

Topo maps

NZTopo50 series: AY30

Dogs

• The number of hunting dogs is limited to three per permittee.
• It is a requirement that all dogs have current certification for kiwi/bird aversion training.
• Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
• Dogs are not permitted in DOC campgrounds.

Huts and campsites

Hunters out of the district who wish to spend a few days exploring the Whangārei area hunting blocks can stay at a number of local DOC managed campsites:

• Puriri Bay campsite at Whangaruru is a 20 min drive from Russell Forest.
• Uretiti Beach campsite at Ruakaka Beach is a 30 min drive from Tangihua and Otaika Forests and 10min from Mareretu.
  Otamure Camp at Whananaki on the east coast is a 30min drive from some of the other smaller hunting blocks that are also included in your online permit.

Firearms are to be kept secure and safe in your vehicle, and out of sight of other campers while staying in campgrounds.

No dogs, horses, cats, birds, or pets are permitted in campgrounds.