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Waitewheta Stream.
Dickey Flat Campsite

Located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park and Karangahake Gorge in the Bay of Plenty region

This campsite is located beside the Waitawheta River, known for its trout and some great swimming holes downstream. There is a year-round liquor ban at the campsite.

Fees

The camp manager will collect your fees during your stay at the campsite. Cash only is accepted at this campground. There is no eftpos available. There is a maximum of seven days per stay for this site.

Passes
  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite. 

By vehicle

Leave SH2 at Waikino, via Waitawheta Road southbound over a one-lane bridge, then take Kennedy Road and Dickey Flat Rd. The final approach is unsealed road.

Tracks to this campsite

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1843009, N5852854
Latitude: -37.43926557, Longitude: 175.74677885
  • Fires not permitted at any time.
  • A permanent year-round liquor ban is in place in Dickey Flat.  Keep liquor away from the site, including in vehicles. 
  • During heavy rain or a major weather event this campsite may be closed for safety reasons. Please check for alerts at the top of this page.
  • Access to camping sites requires walking in from the car park.

Vehicle access

Caravans, campervans and motorhomes less than 11 m long are able to set up in the carpark, near the walk in area to the campsite.

Singular vehicles or combined towed caravan and vehicle over 11 m, cannot safely navigate the narrow, winding road to Dickey Flat Campsite. Due to tight corners and risks of getting stuck or going off-road.

Additionally, the campground carpark cannot accommodate vehicles over 11 m. As it makes entry, turning, and maneuvering difficult, especially when full.

Fishing

Waitawheta River is known for its trout.

Swimming

There are some great swimming holes downstream on Waitawheta River.

Walking and tramping

The campsite provides access to a variety of short walks and overnight tramps featuring historic mining and logging remains amongst the regenerating bush.