DOC hunting area

Ranfurly Bay Scenic Reserve

Open1,472haNorthland reserves

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Boundaries

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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.

Species

Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.

Dog access

Dogs with a current kiwi aversion certificate only.

About this hunting block

A hunting area near the Bay of Islands.

About this block

Covering just over 1500 ha, this hunting area comprises Ranfurly Bay Scenic Reserve, Wairakau Stream Marginal Strip and Akatere Historic Reserve.

The reserve offers tramping and hunting opportunities with the Wairakau Stream Track, Lane Cove Hut, day shelter and toilets in Pekapeka Bay. Hut must be booked.

Access

Public access via by boat, or the Wairakau Stream Track which starts at the end of Campbell Road.

Note the start of the track crosses private land. Hunters must be aware of reserve boundaries and keep dogs under control.

Topo maps

NZTopo50 series: AU27, AU28

Weather

Forecast near the middle of the block