Mangakahia Forest
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Dogs with a current kiwi aversion certificate only.
About this hunting block
Mangakahia Forest is located north west of Whangārei. It offers hunting for goats and pigs.
General information
The are no official walking tracks in the forest but many old overgrown logging tracks exist.
Access
There is no legal formed public access into this forest. Hunters must, therefore, arrange their own access with adjoining landowners.
Landholders
Manulife forestry own large areas of adjoining lands to the north. Manulife issue their own hunting permits during winter months. Obtaining such a permit prior would, therefore, provide hunters wishing to also explore Mangakahia with an access option.
Topo maps
NZTopo50 series: AX29, AX28
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block