Dickey Flat Campsite
Dogs on a leash only
About this 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.
Department of Conservation
Getting there
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 Duration: 1 hr one way Difficulty: Easy
Department of Conservation
Before you go
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. Si
Department of Conservation
DOC alerts for this campsite
Diphacinone, commonly known as D-Block, is being used to control rodents around the Dickey Flat Campground. The rat bait is stored in lockable bait stations for the safety of people and pets.
Don’t touch these bait stations. Watch children at all times. Poison bait and carcasses are deadly to dogs – keep your dog on a lead at all times.
Posted 8 December 2025
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.
Posted 4 December 2025
Alerts are point-in-time, dated above. Check DOC for current alerts before you travel.
Nearest dog-friendly tracks
The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, 3.0 to 9.0 km away in a straight line. We have not routed a walking connection from the campsite, so check the map before you set off on foot.
On a curated trip
This campsite is a base for a longer dog-friendly route.
Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.