Leith Valley Rifle Range

Open most Saturdays 1-4pm (weather permitting). The range is closed for routine maintenance in July and over the Xmas period. The range may also close at times of high fire risk.

Any cancellation due to weather or closures will be made on the Facebook page, Leith Valley Rifle Range. Please join this page for updates.

The range is a 10 minute walk from the road, so make sure you are at the range well before closing time.

Hearing protection and eye protection are mandatory. Bring your earmuffs! Dogs are not permitted. Smoking is not permitted. Small children are not permitted for obvious safety reasons. Older children must be under the direct supervision of an adult at ALL times. Adequate footwear and warm clothing is advised.

Range Fees:

Members $5 (please bring your current membership card as proof) Non Members $10

Targets are supplied.

Firing from 25, 50 and 100 meters.

3 benches available

Range officers can assist with sighting in.

Safety

Please ALWAYS observe the SEVEN BASIC RULES of FIREARMS SAFETY. Follow the direction of the Range Officers at ALL times Rifles are to have bolts removed unless you are shooting. Ammunition is not to be loaded in the rifle/magazine until you are stationed at the bench ready to shoot. Chamber safety flags (supplied) are to be used at all times.

Prohibited use of the range without a qualified range officer, and outside of the above hours will result in prosecution. This applies to Otago Branch NZDA members as well. Cameras are now operating at the range.

If you are interested in becoming a Range Officer, please contact us here.