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Last updated: 30 Jan 2026 1:17pm

There is a range of parking available around Ōtepoti Dunedin for vehicles and motorcycles, from all-day to time-restricted options.

Parking availability and restrictions

On-street Pay By Plate parking spaces are zoned depending on the area and proximity to the city centre. Fees apply 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, with the exception of certain zones and parks in the city centre which also have Sunday parking fees. Check all the signs in the area so you don't get caught out.

Both on-street and off-street parking is free on public holidays.

Parking enforcement hours

Our parking officers regularly patrol city streets to ensure compliance with parking regulations. Usual patrol hours are from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Parking officers may operate outside these hours as needed.

Parking buildings and off-street parking spaces have their hours of operation and fees clearly posted at the entrance.

Map of different parking options around Dunedin

This map shows the different parking controls and options around Ōtepoti Dunedin, including where you can and can’t park.

On-street parking spaces

On street parking in Ōtepoti Dunedin is divided into zones, with different fees and time limits depending on the location.

Off-street car parking options

There are covered car park buildings and off-street car parks available across the city, open seven days a week.

Motorcycle parking

Designated motorcycle parking spaces are conveniently located in key areas around Ōtepoti Dunedin.

PayMyPark

Take the hassle out of paying for parking by using the PayMyPark app on your smartphone for Dunedin City Council (DCC) metered parking spaces.

Parking on clearways

Some streets in Ōtepoti Dunedin have designated clearway spaces where stopping or parking is not permitted to help keep traffic moving at busy times.

Parking at sportsgrounds

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) manages 52 sportsgrounds that are used year-round for a wide range of sports and events. Parking availability varies by location and event.

Parking on footpaths

Some of Ōtepoti Dunedin’s narrow streets allow vehicles to partially park on the footpath to keep traffic flowing.

Map of different parking options around Dunedin

Where you can park Map of different parking options around Dunedin

This map shows the different parking controls and options around Ōtepoti Dunedin, including where you can and can’t park.

On-street parking spaces

Where you can park On-street parking spaces

On street parking in Ōtepoti Dunedin is divided into zones, with different fees and time limits depending on the location.

Off-street car parking options

Where you can park Off-street car parking options

There are covered car park buildings and off-street car parks available across the city, open seven days a week.

Motorcycle parking

Where you can park Motorcycle parking

Designated motorcycle parking spaces are conveniently located in key areas around Ōtepoti Dunedin.

PayMyPark

Where you can park PayMyPark

Take the hassle out of paying for parking by using the PayMyPark app on your smartphone for Dunedin City Council (DCC) metered parking spaces.

Parking on clearways

Where you can park Parking on clearways

Some streets in Ōtepoti Dunedin have designated clearway spaces where stopping or parking is not permitted to help keep traffic moving at busy times.

Parking at sportsgrounds

Where you can park Parking at sportsgrounds

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) manages 52 sportsgrounds that are used year-round for a wide range of sports and events. Parking availability varies by location and event.

Parking on footpaths

Where you can park Parking on footpaths

Some of Ōtepoti Dunedin’s narrow streets allow vehicles to partially park on the footpath to keep traffic flowing.

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