Ballot hunting: Blue Mountains
- Ballot for hunting the Blue Mountains Recreational Hunting Area.
- Choose from 23 blocks over a month.
- $11.50 for a party to apply (pay online by card, non-refundable, includes GST).
- If you win, there are no fees for the booking and permits.
- Any blocks not claimed in the draw can be booked later for free, first come first served.
November 2026 ballot
Status: Winners drawn, waiting for party confirmations
| Draw date: | Mon 5 Oct 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 268 |
| # of applications: | 136 (135 from NZ, 1 from overseas) |
If your party won a spot:
- The party leader was sent an offer by 6pm on the draw date, which they need to confirm. If they don’t see the email, they should check their spam folder.
- Once a party leader confirms their booking, party members will be sent a request to get their individual permits for the booking.
October 2026 ballot
Status: Hunting underway
| Hunt: | Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Sun 1 Nov 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 299 |
| # of applications: | 101 (101 from NZ, 0 from overseas) |
| Applicant success rate: | 81% |
September 2026 ballot
Status: Closed
| Hunt: | Mon 31 Aug 2026 - Wed 30 Sep 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 273 |
| # of applications: | 88 (88 from NZ, 0 from overseas) |
| Applicant success rate: | 85% |