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.
October 2026 ballot
Status: Open for applications
| Apply: | Fri 7 Aug 2026 - Tue 1 Sep 2026 |
| Draw date: | Sat 5 Sep 2026 |
| Hunt: | Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Sun 1 Nov 2026 |
September 2026 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Mon 28 Sep 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
August 2026 ballot
Status: Hunting underway
| Hunt: | Sat 1 Aug 2026 - Sun 30 Aug 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 291 |
| # of applications: | 84 (84 from NZ, 0 from overseas) |
| Applicant success rate: | 100% |
July 2026 ballot
Status: Closed
| Hunt: | Thu 2 Jul 2026 - Fri 31 Jul 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 290 |
| # of applications: | 121 (121 from NZ, 0 from overseas) |
| Applicant success rate: | 87% |