We want you to enjoy your visit to our city, coastline and unspoilt natural surroundings, whether you are travelling by car, campervan or cycle.

In return we ask for your help to protect our environment and cultural heritage from damage.

Where can you camp?
Self- contained campervans (compliant with NZS5465:2001) can stay on public land and DCC carparks for up to two consecutive nights at one site, as long as:

    - There are no more than two campervans in a 50 metre radius.

    - It is legally parked (no parking on grass.

Other types of camping are not permitted on public land and camping of any sort is prohibited at Taiaroa Head/Pukekura (including Pilots Beach) and on all cemeteries.

If you camp illegally, you can be fined. If you’re unsure about where you can camp, check the map or call 477 4000.

Camping facilities
Please use the amenities provided, wherever you camp, and help us protect our environment. The map shows the location of:

Camping grounds

    - Public toilets

    - Waste disposal points

    - Litter bins

Dunedin care code
Please help us treasure and protect Dunedin’s beautiful public spaces.

    - Keep vehicles on formed tracks and parking areas

    - Use designated areas for rest stops or camping

    - Use public toilets or on-board facilities, and dump stations to empty campervan toilets and wastewater

    - Take all rubbish with you when you leave

    - Light fires only in supplied BBQ areas and fireplaces

Respect our cultural heritage. Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula have a spiritual and historical significance for many, including Mana Whenua, local Maori.

DCC land is for the benefit of all residents and visitors and our reserves are treasured by the community. Please be considerate to other users.

Please act responsibly on walking tracks. Many of our tracks cross private land and the access is provided with the goodwill of the owner. Please leave gates as you find them and stay on the marked track.