10 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with the odd shower until evening. Northerlies developing in the morning.
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Dickey Flat Campsite
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.
Category
Standard
Booking
Not required
Unpowered sites
35
Dogs
Allowed
Alerts for Dickey Flat Campsite
Crown Tramway Track partial closure
The Crown Tramway Track that forms the loop walk via Windows Walk, is closed due to landslips. This is a long-term closure. The Windows Walk is open. Return to the Karangahake Carpark by going back through the Windows Walk tunnel. The start of the Crown Track to Dickeys Flat begins after you descend the staircase from the Windows Walk tunnel. First published on 13 September 2022. Last reviewed on 4 February 2026.
Crown Tramway Track partial closure
The Crown Tramway Track that forms the loop walk via Windows Walk, is closed due to landslips. This is a long-term closure. The Windows Walk is open. Return to the Karangahake Carpark by going back through the Windows Walk tunnel. The start of the Crown Track to Dickeys Flat begins after you descend the staircase from the Windows Walk tunnel. First published on 13 September 2022. Last reviewed on 4 February 2026.
Closures on Karangahake Gorge walks and cycleways
The Karangahake Tunnel Loop Walk, Rail Tunnel and Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway will be closed from Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October 2026. This closure affects the Hauraki Rail Trail Cycleway. Closure barriers will be in place on the Eastern and Western Portal Bridges. This closure is in place for daytime rock scaling work on State Highway 2. In addition: Waikino Carpark to the Rail Trail at Victoria Battery will be closed on Monday 12 October. Victoria Battery Road to Victoria Battery - to the Waikino Foot Bridge to Waikino Hall will be closed from Tuesday 13 October to Friday 16 October. Note: Owharoa Falls Track, Windows Loop Walk, Woodstock, Talisman and Crown Battery sites are open – visit NZTA website Highway conditions for road closures that may affect access to these sites. Closure barriers will be in place on the Western Portal Bridge/Rail Tunnel entrance. There is strictly no access to the Rail Tunnel. First published on 21 August 2026. Last reviewed on 28 September 2026.
Closures on Karangahake Gorge walks and cycleways
The Karangahake Tunnel Loop Walk, Rail Tunnel and Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway will be closed from Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October 2026. This closure affects the Hauraki Rail Trail Cycleway. Closure barriers will be in place on the Eastern and Western Portal Bridges. This closure is in place for daytime rock scaling work on State Highway 2. In addition: Waikino Carpark to the Rail Trail at Victoria Battery will be closed on Monday 12 October. Victoria Battery Road to Victoria Battery - to the Waikino Foot Bridge to Waikino Hall will be closed from Tuesday 13 October to Friday 16 October. Note: Owharoa Falls Track, Windows Loop Walk, Woodstock, Talisman and Crown Battery sites are open – visit NZTA website Highway conditions for road closures that may affect access to these sites. Closure barriers will be in place on the Western Portal Bridge/Rail Tunnel entrance. There is strictly no access to the Rail Tunnel. First published on 21 August 2026. Last reviewed on 28 September 2026.
Crown Tramway Track partial closure
The Crown Tramway Track that forms the loop walk via Windows Walk, is closed due to landslips. This is a long-term closure. The Windows Walk is open. Return to the Karangahake Carpark by going back through the Windows Walk tunnel. The start of the Crown Track to Dickeys Flat begins after you descend the staircase from the Windows Walk tunnel. First published on 13 September 2022. Last reviewed on 4 February 2026.
Coromandel Peninsula forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, easing for a time in the morning and afternoon. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Showers becoming isolated in the afternoon but remaining cloudy. Northerlies, dying out in the morning.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with isolated evening showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Showers. Northwesterlies developing.
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About Dickey Flat Campsite
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.
Essential preparation for Dickey Flat Campsite
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. 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.
Dog access at Dickey Flat Campsite
Dogs on a leash only.
Facilities at Dickey Flat Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from stream
- Toilets - non-flush
Walking tracks near Dickey Flat Campsite
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Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.