Waikare Historic 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 Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
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
An open hunting area in the Bay of Islands area.
General information
This open hunting block encompasses the Waikino Forest, Waikino Forest Addition and the Waikare Historic Reserve.
These reserves cover a mixture of established and regenerating mixed kauri podocarp forest.
Northland brown kiwi are present in this area.
Phone reception is patchy in the Bay of Islands hunting blocks.
Access
Hunters must be aware of reserve boundaries and keep dogs under control. Seek landowner permission if accessing via private property.
Waikare Historic Reserve
Peninsula reserve boat access only. Launch from Opua Boat ramp, takes approx 15 min. Reserve is located approx 1 km NE of the Opua Wharf up the Waikare Inlet.
Waikino Forest
From Kawakawa turn onto Paihia Rd, 3.5 km down this road go over a single lane concrete bridge, then turn right into Waikare Rd, 6 km down this road take left hand turn onto Waikino Rd, follow 2.5 km to find the forest edge.
Topomaps
NZTopo50 map sheets: AV29 and AV30
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block