Ballot hunting: 24/02 BM Demo
- 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.
AugWk3 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Sat 22 Aug 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
AugWk2 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Sat 15 Aug 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
AugWk1 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Fri 7 Aug 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
JulyWk4 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Fri 31 Jul 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
JulWk2Portal ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Fri 17 Jul 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
JulyWk3BackOffice ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Fri 24 Jul 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
JulyWk2 ballot
Status: Hunting underway
| Hunt: | Mon 6 Jul 2026 - Sun 12 Jul 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 2 |
| # of applications: | 3 (3 from NZ, 0 from overseas) |
| Applicant success rate: | 67% |
JulyWk1 ballot
Status: Closed
| Hunt: | Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Sun 5 Jul 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 2 |
| # of applications: | 40 (40 from NZ, 0 from overseas) |
| Applicant success rate: | 2% |