Camping near Dunedin

There are 8 DOC campsites within 150 km of Dunedin, and 3 of them are free. 8 can be reached by car. The closest is Trotters Gorge Campsite, about 57 km away in a straight line.

Drive-in campsites (8)

Campsite	Distance*	Type and fee	Good to know
Trotters Gorge Campsite Moeraki area	57 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Glencoe Campsite Moeraki area	75 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Danseys Pass Campsite Naseby area	101 km	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Purakaunui Bay Campsite Catlins coastal area	101 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Tawanui Campsite Catlins coastal area	101 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Piano Flat Campsite Waikaia Forest Conservation Area	121 km	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
St Bathans Campsite St Bathans area	125 km	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs allowed, first come, first served
Homestead Campsite Oteake Conservation Park	132 km	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served

*Straight-line distance from the city centre; the drive is longer.

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Campsite list: Department of Conservation open data (CC BY 4.0), refreshed weekly. Fees are DOC’s published category fees; some campsites differ and prices can change. Always check the DOC page for alerts and closures before you go.

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Questions

What is the closest campsite to Dunedin?

From DOC's list, Trotters Gorge Campsite is the closest, about 57 km away in a straight line.

Are there free campsites near Dunedin?

Yes, 3 of the DOC campsites within 150 km are free basic campsites.

Do I need to book?

Many standard and serviced DOC campsites need booking, especially in summer. Basic campsites are usually first come, first served.

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