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Dunedin City Council – Kaunihera-a-rohe o Otepoti

Reserves and facilities

  2026/27 (GST Inclusive)

Parks and Recreation – Facilities

Chingford Stables
Facility use per hour $31.60
Chingford Stables & Chingford Pavillion 
Functions (from 5.00pm to 11.00pm) – includes security patrol $352.60
Storage overnight $32.30
Commercial Use of Jetties/Wharves etc
Regular and Occasional commercial use (up to 3 approved harbour locations) - flat fee per day $119.60
Regular commercial use - minimum quarterly fee payable in advance $1,435.80
Halls e.g. Portobello
Facility use per hour $31.60
Marina
Deborah Bay Marina – Berth (annual fee) $3120.80
Octagon Booking - Contractor Fee
Lowering and raising of bollards in The Octagon $33.40
Stalls (including The Octagon)
Single for profit stall (per stall, per day or part thereof) $78.10
Single not for profit stall (per stall, per day or part thereof) $42.40
2026/27 (GST Inclusive)

Parks and Recreation – Reserves

Commercial Concessions
Concession Activity Fee:  one or more of the following methods: a flat fee (either monthly, quarterly, or annually)/a per head charge for participants/clients (3.5% to 7%)/ a percentage of annual gross revenue (GST incl.)
Application Fee - Tourism/Recreation: Guided Walking/Hiking/Tramping activities/Guided Biking/4WD activities/Use of Aquatic structures/facilities or Other activities $155.60
Application Fee - Tourism/Recreation: Sporting/Music Events or Corporate Promotions/Trade Events (Expo’s/Car shows) $275.20
Concession Activity Fee (minimum fee per day) $299.20
Management Fee $119.60
Monitoring Fee $299.20
Easements
Easement annual fee (corporate/commercial benefit) $897.40
Easement annual fee (private benefit) $299.20
Easement application/processing fee (corporate/commercial benefit)  $418.80
Easement application/processing fee (private benefit) $155.60
Encroachments (minor)
Minimum annual encroachment licence fee or Annual Licence Fee assessed on 0.3% of private property land value whichever is the greater $418.80
Event Use
Bonds are negotiable from $500, depending on event size, area and numbers  
Enclosed grounds (per day) $663.80
Unenclosed ground (per day) $611.40
Food Stall/Mobile Trader for profit - Casual (per location, per day)                            
Food Stall per location, per day $44.80
Food Stall/Mobile Trader for profit - Event (per location, per day)                            
Special Events (concerts, festivals) per location, per day $299.20
Standard Lease or Licence or Agreement 
Application/processing fee $89.80
Storage Container
Annual Agreement Fee $155.60
Code Freedom Camping Infringement (set by  Freedom Camping Act 2011)Fee
9500

Freedom camping in any scenic reserve

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9501

Freedom camping in a prohibited zone area on Otago Peninsula

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9502

Freedom camping in any cemetery

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9504

Failing to park overnight on a gravelled or sealed area set aside for parking

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9505

Failing to depart site by specified time

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9506

Failing to freedom camp in designated area displayed on site

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9507

Freedom camping for more than two consecutive nights without consent

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9508

Failing to comply with conditions of freedom camping consent

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9509

Failing to comply with notice, request or direction

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9510

Camping in a reserve after freedom camping consent has been revoked

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9550

Interfering with or damaging an area or structure; or depositing waste while freedom camping

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (e) (link to external website, new window)
$800.00
9553

Failing or refusing to leave an area when required by an officer

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (e) (link to external website, new window)
$600.00
9554

Refusing to give information or giving false or misleading information

  • Legislation - section 20C (c) (link to external website, new window)
$600.00
9555

Freedom camping in breach of bylaw

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (a) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9556

Freedom camping in a motor vehicle that is not self-contained

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (b) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9557

Failing to display a warrant card

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (c) (link to external website, new window)
$200.00
9558

Freedom camping with more people than vehicle is certified for

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (d) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9559

Preparing to freedom camp in breach of bylaw

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (f) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9560

Preparing to freedom camp in a vehicle that is not self-contained

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (g) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9561

Preparing to freedom camp with more people than the vehicle is certified for

  • Legislation - section 20 (1) (h) (link to external website, new window)
$400.00
9562

Displaying an altered or fraudulent warrant card

  • Legislation - section 20C (a) (link to external website, new window)
$600.00
9563

Presenting an altered or fraudulent certificate of self-containment

  • Legislation - section 20C (b) (link to external website, new window)
$600.00

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