Otaika 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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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
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
Located just minutes south from Whangārei city, Otaika Valley offers short duration hunt options for goats.
General information
Located just minutes south from Whangārei city.
Access
A walkway track cuts through the forest from Otaika Valley Road to Raumanga Heights suburb.
Firearms must remain unloaded and ammunition magazines empty while walking on this gazetted NZ Walkway.
Note the nortern end of Otaika Valley Track crosses private farmland. Access to the hunting block is via Otaika Valley Road.
Topo maps
NZTopo50 series: AX30
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block