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Karangahake Gorge Crown Track to Dickey's Flat

Alert/Important notice

Occasional part closure due to heavy rain.

The lower part of the Crown Track between the Karangahake Historic Walkway and the Underground Pumphouse will regularly be closed when heavy rainfall events are forecast.

Walkers on the crown track.
Stunning scenery along the Crown Track at Karangahake Gorge

Please note that the Underground Pumphouse and Dickeys Flat campsite will still be accessible via the Windows Walk when the lower Crown Track is closed.

Please check with the Tauranga Area Office +64 7 578 7677 in the first instance for the current status, or the DOC HOTline 0800 362 468 at weekends and Public Holidays.

These closures are so to ensure public safety which could otherwise be compromised by weather induced slips and rock fall which are regular occurrences on this track.

Track category

Time:

2 hr one way

Description

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.

Getting there

Located on the southern side of the Ohinemuri River. The main access point is the Karangahake Reserve Carpark on SH 29 at Karangahake.

Activities

Historic sites

Swimming

Historic sites

The Crown Track passes the remains of the extensive Karangahake Mines, with optional short side trips to view tunnels and the impressive Woodstock Underground Pumphouse. Further up the Crown Track follows a pipeline and other relics from the gold mining days.