Thread: Options for shooting regularly in Northern Auckland

I would like to do more range shooting. Ideally I would like to get into pistol, but more rifle shooting would still be good.


Locations I am aware of in North Auckland:

NZDA North Auckland - Currently a member. Range by the Riverhead clubroom is only open every second Sunday, sometimes less over winter. Good club but gets very busy because of the limited open days. Also tricky when wet as no shelter.

NZDA Auckland - Confusingly their range is also in Riverhead. I've never personally shot here but access seems more difficult than North Auckland due to forestry rules. Also limited openings.

Auckland Shooting Club - Located in Makarau but seems to have succumbed to nimbyism and local hippies weaponising the council against them. All ranges are closed at the moment due to council drama.

Warkworth Pistol Club - Website says they haven't accepted any new members since 2019.

Navy shooting range - Located in Army Bay near Shakespear park for defense personnel. Rumour has it that it's possible to get in as a civvy with the right connections, not sure if true or not.


Does anyone know of any other ranges or clubs north of the Harbour Bridge? It would be great to have somewhere to get some more regular practice in.