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If you are in a vehicle then you are welcome here. Please make sure you adhere to the area permitted which is shown on the maps onsite and with signage.
Departure by 8am.
http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/facilities/parks-and-reserves/responsible-camping
There are limited spaces for certified self-contained vehicles and those with non-certified self-contained vehicles. There is no camping allowed at Ocean View.
Vehicle noise and lights can disrupt sleep, so please show consideration to local residents and other campers by arriving at the site before 10pm. Please also respect our environment by using the rubbish and toilet facilities provided.
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Organisation |
Dunedin City CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed. If this site is full then you MUST head to a commercial campground. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row. An overnight stay is from one hour before dusk and one hour after dawn. If there is no room at the sites, campers must stay at a licensed campground. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. If there is no room at the sites, campers must stay at a licensed campground. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water. |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? Paid WiFi There is WiFi internet access available but it costs money to use. First 15 minutes is free, $5 per day after that. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Clean toilets
✓ Beachfront location
✓ Quiet and safe
✓ Amenities available
✓ Friendly locals
𐄂 Limited parking spots
𐄂 Fills up quickly
Nice place.
Beautiful spot right by the beach.
Looks great but very small.
Great spot, lovely beach.
Very nice spot!
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10/10 | 8 |
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20% |
9/10 | 11 |
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28% |
8/10 | 11 |
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28% |
7/10 | 6 |
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15% |
6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 3 |
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8% |
4/10 | 1 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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4.5/5
A great spot to stay overnight!
Lovely beach for a stroll and close enough to town and Lanarch Castle. Toilets cleaned daily and other campers were considerate.
Reviewed 3 months ago
4.5/5
Beautiful picknick spot with a view over the ocean.
Toilets, drinking water, bin. Everything you need and more. ✨️
Reviewed 3 months ago
4.0/5
For a free parking, it’s really nice.
Especially to sleep under the stars. They have one public toilet, but I didn’t use it. There was no noise from the street, no homeless people or noise from the bar - contrary to what people had written in the comments. I recommend this.
Reviewed 4 months ago
5.0/5
Two alright toilets and portaloo which no one seemed to use so it was very clean (top tip).
Has an outdoor sink, drinking water and a dump station so awesome spot. Safe and quiet next to the beach!
Reviewed 8 months ago
2.5/5
Only 11 spots, completely full by the time we arrived.
Watched two vans pull in just before us they didn't get a spot either. Contrary to previous reviews I didn't see anything regarding a certain number of spots for non-self contained or self contained. Beach is right there and looked nice, didn't check out the toilets.
Reviewed 9 months ago
4.5/5
Only downside of this location is the fact that you have to be here early.
By the time it was 17.00 , we saw one campervan after the other that had no more place. And this was pre season very early november.Only approximately 11 places. Have not tried the restrooms.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
We’re non-self contained so pretty happy with the spot.
Make sure to arrive early because it fills up fast.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
3.5/5
Ok spot for a free night near the ocean.
1 min walk to the beach. It is near the road, but didn't really bother. There are 10 spots so be on time to get one. There are 2 toilets that get cleaned regularly.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot right behind the sand dune with full toilet facilities.
Limited spots for a popular spot. Parking inspector checking compliance with directions so check the signs
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.0/5
Only 5 spots for non self contained vehicles and alot of self contained vans were parked in those spots which is frustrating because theres so many spots everywhere for them and never for people with smaller
cars..there was a bunch of open spots for them just in front so no need to take spots away from people in cars.. otherwise it was a great spot on the beach eith drinking water, a sink for dishes and a toilet.. friendly locals... there was a sea lion walking around the parking lot so be careful not to approach and get to close...
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Great spot, lovely beach.
Just make sure to get there in time to get one of the flat spots as some are a bit sloped
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful spot right by the beach.
Has everything you need including a sink to wash dishes. Clean bathrooms, drinking water, and great views to wake up to. Would return!
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.5/5
A great spot to stay overnight!
Lovely beach for a stroll and close enough to town and Lanarch Castle. Toilets cleaned daily and other campers were considerate.
Reviewed 3 months ago
4.5/5
Beautiful picknick spot with a view over the ocean.
Toilets, drinking water, bin. Everything you need and more. ✨️
Reviewed 3 months ago
4.0/5
For a free parking, it’s really nice.
Especially to sleep under the stars. They have one public toilet, but I didn’t use it. There was no noise from the street, no homeless people or noise from the bar - contrary to what people had written in the comments. I recommend this.
Reviewed 4 months ago
5.0/5
Two alright toilets and portaloo which no one seemed to use so it was very clean (top tip).
Has an outdoor sink, drinking water and a dump station so awesome spot. Safe and quiet next to the beach!
Reviewed 8 months ago
2.5/5
Only 11 spots, completely full by the time we arrived.
Watched two vans pull in just before us they didn't get a spot either. Contrary to previous reviews I didn't see anything regarding a certain number of spots for non-self contained or self contained. Beach is right there and looked nice, didn't check out the toilets.
Reviewed 9 months ago
4.5/5
Only downside of this location is the fact that you have to be here early.
By the time it was 17.00 , we saw one campervan after the other that had no more place. And this was pre season very early november.Only approximately 11 places. Have not tried the restrooms.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
We’re non-self contained so pretty happy with the spot.
Make sure to arrive early because it fills up fast.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
3.5/5
Ok spot for a free night near the ocean.
1 min walk to the beach. It is near the road, but didn't really bother. There are 10 spots so be on time to get one. There are 2 toilets that get cleaned regularly.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot right behind the sand dune with full toilet facilities.
Limited spots for a popular spot. Parking inspector checking compliance with directions so check the signs
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.0/5
Only 5 spots for non self contained vehicles and alot of self contained vans were parked in those spots which is frustrating because theres so many spots everywhere for them and never for people with smaller
cars..there was a bunch of open spots for them just in front so no need to take spots away from people in cars.. otherwise it was a great spot on the beach eith drinking water, a sink for dishes and a toilet.. friendly locals... there was a sea lion walking around the parking lot so be careful not to approach and get to close...
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Great spot, lovely beach.
Just make sure to get there in time to get one of the flat spots as some are a bit sloped
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful spot right by the beach.
Has everything you need including a sink to wash dishes. Clean bathrooms, drinking water, and great views to wake up to. Would return!
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful place 20mins from the city.
Drinkable water, decent toilet and dump station. Would be perfect with showers (or power).
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
Stayed at the other site just down the road, but this was a regular stop to empty and refill.
Great beach too! Love this area and big thumbs up for providing 2 great sites to stay.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
Very nice spot!
5 spots for SC and 5 spots for non SC. Make sure to choose the right category and leave by 8AM. It's not that hard. There is lots of car parks for during the day as well. Toilet, free drinking water, dump station, sink for doing dishes and one minute walk to the beautiful beach. Only downside is that you can hear cars passing in the night on the street.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.0/5
Good stay if your looking for a place just out of town.
We stayed one night only and there were only a few other cars and campervans. No view of the beach due to trees from parking but its literally a few meters walk and the view is so beautiful especially at sunrise
Reviewed over 4 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful beach, toilets, sink, baby changing facilities, dump station, fresh water tap.
Fairly level parking. Great free spot.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.5/5
nice place close to the ocean.
facilities clean. not so much space so do not arrive too late.
Reviewed over 5 years ago and experienced in January 2019
4.5/5
Nice place.
Close to a beautiful beach. Locals keep an eye on this spot. Thanks for this.
10 places for cars.
Don’t park behind those.....or you get a fine.
Fresh water and dumping station.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
2.0/5
Looks great but very small.
We arrived at 5:30pm and it was already full - only 5 spots for each category!
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.0/5
Clean toilets, nice spot right next to the beach, but not many spaces.
Full by 4:30. Only 5 NSC spots. Unfortunately people were littering and quite loud. People parked behind other cars and in the no overnight camping spots. Shame people have to ruin it
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Great location to Dunedin and right on the beach so very popular, would recommend getting in early.
Non-self contained spots were all taken so we parked up in a self contained spot with no issues. Toilets are clean :)
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.0/5
Platz war gut, nur in der Nacht ein paar durchfahrende Autos
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.5/5
Amazing campsite next to a beautiful beach, perfect for a morning walk.
Clean flush toilets and even drink water supply. There are only very few spots available (especially for non-selfcontained cars) so come there early. They actually control if you parked in the marked area...some people woke up to a 200$ fine on their windscreens
Reviewed about 6 years ago
5.0/5
Amazing spot!
2 public toilets available are clean and looked to have been cleaned in the early hours of the morning when we woke. Incredible location next to a gorgeous beach! A must to get up for the sunrise with your first cup of tea! The sky was stunning! Was very busy even in Sept.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
4.5/5
This was one of my favourite places to stay in all of New Zealand, parking is 5 metres from a beautiful beach, great location (10 min from Dunedin), clean bathrooms, grassy area for picnic.
Only thing is it gets pretty crowded at night, but was quiet for the amount of people. A MUST STAY!
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
Very nice free car park for all vehicles.
Instructions on site were very good. It was nice to find one free car park for a regular car. However regular car places on this site were also filled with campervans eventually. Be early. Clean toilets and a beach closeby.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
3.5/5
Lovely beach, white sand next to the main road, reasonable toilets with sink for dishes and dump station.
It was empty when we arrived at 2pm the downside was from 5pm onwards loads of young people arrived in small vans and cars and totally blocked us in, the sign said the parking was only until 8.30am, some of the vehicles hadn't moved by 8.30am so nobody could get out !!!!!
Eventually we had to bang on windows to make them move. There was about 30 vehicles in total with young adults, I must say very quiet well behaved young adults.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
3.5/5
Great site with great facilities, however you want to get there early!!
We arrived about 3pm and by 5/6 there were so many vans all cramped together in a small space. Ocean is close and it's fairly quite.
Reviewed almost 8 years ago