Conservation Area - Kennedy Bay
Alerts
Boundaries are approximate and not suitable for accurate boundary definition. Check current DOC permit conditions before hunting. Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Pigs
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Dogs with a current kiwi aversion certificate only.
About this hunting block
Pigs are present in Kennedys Bay block.
General information
The Kennedy Bay area encompasses a complete seashore to mid-altitude sequence of habitats in which there are remnant populations of kaka and brown kiwi. The varied forest types present are classified as coastal broadleaved and regenerating kanuka/manuka forests. The area comprises 1123 ha of public conservation land surrounded by private land.
Access
Access to the Kennedys Bay block is predominantly via the Tuateawa/Little Bay Road.
Landholders
All hunters are asked to respect the rights of private land owners and farmers and gain permission from the land owner/occupier should they intend to gain access to the block across private land.
Topo map
NZTopo50 map T10
Dogs
- The number of hunting dogs is limited to three per permittee.
- It is a requirement that all dogs in this block 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
There are no DOC huts in this block.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block