Mangapiko Valley Scenic Reserve
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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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.
No hunting or hunting dogs allowed during lambing from 1 July to 30 September.
Dogs (restricted numbers) allowed.
About this hunting block
Pigs in low-moderate numbers and low numbers of goats.
General information
The Mangapiko Valley Scenic Reserve is one of three blocks of public conservation land that largely make up the Hapuakohe Range. It is characterised by steep hill country covered with remnant highland forest. The Hapuakohe Walkway is in this reserve. The total area of the Mangapiko Valley Scenic Reserve is 321 ha.
Access
Access is across private land from Mangapiko Valley Road end.
Landholders
The Reserve is surrounded by private land. Hunting is strictly prohibited on farmland. Check maps for boundaries.
Topo maps
NZ Topo BC34; NZTM E1811158 N5853385
Dogs
Only hunting dogs are permitted. A standard hunting permit for the North Waikato hunting area allows a hunter to take up to two dogs, or a party of hunters a maximum of three dogs into this reserve.
No dogs are allowed across farmland from 1 July to 30 September each year to lower the risk of stock disturbance during the calving/lambing season.
Dogs must be:
- kept on a lead while using public walking and farm access ways, and until 50-100 m inside the reserve
- kept under control and not used for hunting until well within the DOC hunting area.
Huts
There are no huts in this reserve.
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block