Visitor parking
Due to the demand for parking on campus, the University of Otago is unable to provide many dedicated visitor parking spaces.
We encourage the use of on-street parking near the University campus.
Visit the Dunedin City Council website for information relating to on-street parking around the Dunedin campus.
Some departments have parks available for visitors. We recommend you contact the department you are visiting beforehand to see if parking is available.
The Clocktower Building has limited spaces available to visitors on University-related business in the Clocktower Building only. Authorisation to park in those spaces can be arranged by contacting:
Office of the Registrar
Tel +64 3 479 8201
Leased parking
University parks are available for leasing by staff, students, departments and other University users. All parks leased by the University are allocated via a waiting list with preference generally given to staff and departments as per the University of Otago Parking Policy. Please be aware that waiting lists for University parks vary between areas of campus with the longest waiting lists generally seen for parks in the southern part of the Dunedin campus around the Hospital, School of Medicine and School of Dentistry.
Visit the AskOtago portal for information on waiting list times
How to apply
Complete the online parking form via the AskOtago portal to add your name to the waiting list
Parking Coordinator
Email parking@otago.ac.nz
Parking fees
As of 1 February 2024, parking fees for leased University parks are:
NZ $22.70 per week for uncovered parks*
NZ $28.40 per week for covered parks*
*Parking fees are reviewed annually. Costs include GST.
Unauthorised parking
Leased parks are for the exclusive use of the licensee between the hours of 7.30am–5.30pm, Monday–Friday (excluding statutory public holidays) unless signposted otherwise. Any unauthorised vehicles parked in University spaces between these hours or parked in an area not designated for parking may be removed at the owner's expense.
To report an unauthorised vehicle from a Parkable managed park, please submit the licence plate via the 'I have a problem' function in the app.
To report an unauthorised vehicle in a University park from a non-Parkable managed park, please contact the Parking Coordinator on +64 3 479 8014 and provide the make, colour and registration number of the unauthorised vehicle along with the park number and location. Only the park licensee and those nominated by the licensee can request a tow-away from their park.
Terms and conditions
Car Park Licence Agreement – Terms and Conditions (PDF)
Parkable
Parkable is a New Zealand-owned parking application (app) that helps provide more parking options by letting staff book carparks that might otherwise stay empty. The Parkable app has rolled out across our Dunedin campus to manage all University of Otago leased carparks. Parkable is available only to University of Otago staff.
Visit the Parking SharePoint site for more information
LockyDock
A LockyDock has been installed on the University of Otago campus. The LockyDock provides free secure bicycle parking and charging abilities for eBikes. To access, download the Bikeep app on your phone.