Thread: Shooting Ranges In Nelson Malborough

Asking of behalf of a friend, about what shooting ranges are in the Nelson area?

It looks like there is an NZDA range but I can’t see any information about if non NZDA members are allowed to attend.
I guess just send an email to Nelson NZDA for more info?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Motueka Pistol club have both a pistol and rifle range. Need to either become a member/associate member or attend with a member to use.

Its located in dovedale and has gongs every 50m out to 400m

There is also a range in cable bay somewhere. I have never used it but @Pengy should have the lowdown.
@veitnamcam should be able to answer your NZDA questions.

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I believe the NZDA range is at Cable bay. Is the Western cowboy club still in existence near Golden Downs?

Nelson NZDA range is one of the best in the country with around 20 covered concrete benches on a 100 and 200m range, there is also a 25?m rimfire and shotgun range.
However access is becoming more and more difficult threw the forestry to access it.
Currently it is opened by a range officer and members must travel in convoy in and out at 9am 11.30 am (times may be off)
weekends only
non members must be accompanied by a member.

Cable bay shooting adventures must be booked but can be used during the week, covered 2 person bench, good gong selection out to 700ish...out to a mile by appointment. DO NOT SHOOT ANY ANIMALS THE GOATS ARE STOCK!

Ring or text Bruce Harvey to book 0275451309

There is an un written rule fro Cable bay range.
No shooting of unsuppressed big cal when the penguin is sleeping in after a night shift....he gets grumpy

Originally Posted by Pengy

There is an un written rule fro Cable bay range.
No shooting of unsuppressed big cal when the penguin is sleeping in after a night shift....he gets grumpy

Hope you had a good sleep in this morning then

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Nelson NZDA range is one of the best in the country with around 20 covered concrete benches on a 100 and 200m range, there is also a 25?m rimfire and shotgun range.
However access is becoming more and more difficult threw the forestry to access it.
Currently it is opened by a range officer and members must travel in convoy in and out at 9am 11.30 am (times may be off)
weekends only
non members must be accompanied by a member.

Cable bay shooting adventures must be booked but can be used during the week, covered 2 person bench, good gong selection out to 700ish...out to a mile by appointment. DO NOT SHOOT ANY ANIMALS THE GOATS ARE STOCK!

Ring or text Bruce Harvey to book 0275451309

My step son and his father used to know Bruce very well

Thanks guys, I'll pass the info along.

The cable bay range sound great, will check it out if I ever head down that way.

There's also a new range called peak view now open on the other side of the wangamoas.
I believe it is accessed through the hori(?) bay road.
I am looking to sign up myself.
Looks great from the pics on web but don't know what situation is with 'casual' visits, but bookings required.....

Might be too far but there is a fullbore range that goes out to 900 yds in Marlborough ( NN side of Renwick). Full bore is not just for .308's these days they cater to all styles.

Peak View Range is an option too

NZDA range at Packers Creek...so not very far from Nelson.
Up the Maitai area.

Originally Posted by Ftx325

There's also a new range called peak view now open on the other side of the wangamoas.
I believe it is accessed through the hori(?) bay road.
I am looking to sign up myself.
Looks great from the pics on web but don't know what situation is with 'casual' visits, but bookings required.....

bit slow to reply sorry.
anyway...
First time Visitors have a few options, come out for a competition, book in a lesson or book in to use "Range 1", all of these will get you the safety brief, after that you are welcome to consider becoming a member. Because of the lack of mobile reception we have a 100% online booking system(including mobile app), pay the annual membership and then there's no range fee for yourself plus a few other perks.

see you out here

Originally Posted by Beetroot

Thanks guys, I'll pass the info along.

The cable bay range sound great, will check it out if I ever head down that way.

Cable Bay is awesome, theres a few of us heading there for a 1mile comp next sunday 10am - spectators/spotters are welcome