Dickey Flat Campsite
Located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park and Karangahake Gorge in the Bay of Plenty region
Introduction
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.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
Activities
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $4 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Fees from 1 July 2022
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
The camp manager will collect your fees during your stay at the campsite. There is a maximum of seven days per stay for this site.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
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.
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.
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.
Contacts
| Tauranga Office | |
| Phone: | +64 7 578 7677 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
253 Chadwick Road West Greerton West Tauranga 3112 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 9003 Greerton West Tauranga 3142 |
| Full office details | |