Dome Forest Conservation Area
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Goats, Pigs
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by a 'restricted area permit'. Contact the DOC office managing the hunting area.
No dogs
About this hunting block
Find out more about hunting in the Dome Forest Conservation Area.
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 restricted reserves around Warkworth/North Auckland. Hunters must contact the DOC office to apply for a specific restricted permit.
- Do not visibly carry your rifle within sight of the Dome Tearooms.
Protect kauri when you hunt
Native kauri are under threat from a disease commonly referred to as kauri dieback which can easily spread by soil movement from dirty footwear, animals, equipment and vehicles.
When hunting in this area be mindful of kauri and follow the kauri protection guidelines for hunting.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block