Otago Harbour General Information & Parking

Charging Stations

For charging stations for your ebikes, please see the main map, or check with tour operators or eatery staff before you go if you think you may need a charge.

Terrain

The cycleway is mainly flat except if you go from Portobello to Taiaroa Head, there are a couple of hills near the albatross colony.

Distance/time

The distance from Portobello to Port Chalmers by road is approx 38 kms.

For some people this may take approx 2 hours without and stops and light weather conditions.

The ferry crossing is approx 10 minutes on the Sootychaser, or 2.4 kms across the harbour.

The vessel is partially enclosed and can be heated, capacity of up to 15 bikes and their riders.

Toilets

Public toilets can be found at the following locations: Portobello by the playground, Broad Bay by the Boating Club, Dunedin at the base of steamer Basin, Port Chalmers main street, near the service station, Back Beach at Port Chalmers. And at most of the attractions and eateries. See main map for public toilets.

Parking

St Leonards – West Harbour – Numerous parking spaces.

Vauxhall Yacht Club – East Harbour – It best to only park here Monday to Friday, as weekends can be busy with yacht club activities on the weekends. Please fill the park spaces at the south side of carpark first.

Paid parking – Central Dunedin Wilsons parking locations – click link to see many parking locations. It's advisable to pay for minimum 4 hours parking when cycling the loop, just in case.

Port Chalmers Yacht Club – Please use single parks, not the long ones meant for boat trailers. Can be busy on weekends with yacht club activities. Best to use this parking on weekdays. Right by the departure point for Port To Port Cycle Ferry.

Portobello – Latham Bay Playground – The most parking available in Portobello. A short ride to the departure point for Port To Port Cycle Ferry.

Portobello Wharf – There are a few parks here. But it's best to park at the Portobello – Latham Bay Playground instead as this area is used by Portobello Yacht Club and other spaces are often used by ferry passengers who have limited mobility. Right by the departure point for Port To Port Cycle Ferry.

Broad Bay Yacht Club – Best to park here during the week as it can be busy on weekends with yacht club activities.

Otago Yacht Club – Dunedin Central – Some of the best parking when cycling the loop. Go to the far end (northern end) to get closest to the cycleway. Park at the dead end.

Bayfield Park Playground – Andersons Bay – Some of the best parking for cycling the loop. Numerous parking and free.

Harbour Molars – Portsmouth Drive – Not a lot of parking and can be busy on weekends. Best on weekdays as fills up quickly.

Ravensbourne Boating Club – Limited parking.

Macandrew Bay Boating Club – Can be busy on weekends.