Karangahake Gorge Crown Track to Dickey's Flat
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More on Karangahake Gorge
Consult the Karangahake Gorge and the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park Long Walks brochures for more walk options.
Alert/Important notice
Closure of section of Crown Tramway Track
The lower section of the Crown Tramway Track is closed for maintenance. This does not interfere directly with this walk if you follow the Windows Walk up to the junction with the Crown Track.
Tramping track
Time:
2 hr one way
Getting there
Located on the southern side of the Ohinemuri River. The main access point is the Karangahake Reserve Carpark on SH 29 near Waikino.
About the area
Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park has a number of historic mining and kauri logging sites within its boundaries. The park also features several popular tramping tracks.
Description
Crown Track to Dickey's Flat
Start from the Karangahake Reserve and follow the Windows Walk for 30 minutes. Turn east at the junction with the Crown Track to head towards Dickey's Flat campsite at the end of Dickey's Flat Road.
This track showcases beautiful scenery, good swimming holes and interesting mining relics. It is suitable for most fitness levels. Take a torch for the 180 metre tunnel.
Places to stay
This is a basic campsite in the Tauranga area.
Plan and prepare
Please consult a topographic map.
Mountain Biking not permitted.
Mine tunnels and shafts are dangerous and may be hidden by vegetation.
- Please stay to official marked tracks and only.
- Do not enter tunnels unless they are clearly marked for public access.
What to expect on a tramping track:
- Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking
- Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections
- Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required
- Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings
- Tramping/hiking boots required
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