Totara Peak 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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.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 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 Totara Peak Scenic Reserve.
General information
This 234 hectare reserve is located just north of the Dome Forest. The reserve is characterised by hill country with dense native bush.
Access
Access to the south side of the reserve is from the end of the Waiwhiu-Conical Peak Road and there is also walking access from the McArther Peak/Conical Peak Road.
Landholders
Landowner permission is not required.
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. Animal numbers appear 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.
- No access from the north via Govan Wilson Road.
- Good map reading skills are required to find this reserve.
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