Welcome to
Dunstan Hospital
Our Community. Your Ownership. Our Future.
Haere mai – we’re proud to care for our community, grounded in place and people. Nestled on the whenua of mana whenua Ngāi Tahu, Dunstan Hospital stands as a place of healing, respect, and connection. We honour the stories of this land and the people we serve — with every patient, every whānau, and every step forward in care. Guided by Hei Huarahi — our pathway to elevate rural health for all — we are here for Our People, Our Place, Our Patients.
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Services Near You
After Hours Urgent Care
Need urgent care or help after hours?
Central Lakes and the Upper Clutha offers a range of GP, urgent care and after hours services to support you and your whānau when you need it most.
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Community Sevices
Our specialised team delivers comprehensive chemotherapy services designed to meet the needs of our patients and community.
Outpatient Services
Our outpatient services include a range of programs focused on enhancing health education and preventive care for our community.
Inpatient Care
Dunstan Hospital provides acute medical care, assessment, general medicine & rehabilitation, paediatrics and palliative care.
Let’s Do Something Extraordinary
Dunstan Hospital Foundation
We are here to fund beyond critical delivery, to elevate what’s possible for rural health, ensuring innovation, dignity, and equity for generations to come.
How Can We Help?
Equipment Hire
Need crutches, wheelchairs, or other gear? Unsure how to hire equipment after your hospital visit? We’ll help you find the right place to hire medical equipment. Here’s how to get the equipment you need, fast.
Meal on Wheels
Dunstan Hospital provides meals on wheels to the local community. Meals on wheels are delivered to those who find it difficult to shop and cook for themselves, often elderly individuals or those recovering from illness.
Share Your Feedback
Tell us what went well or where we can do better, your feedback helps us improve our care and services. Your experience matters deeply to us. You can share your thoughts with us through our feedback form.
Patients & Visitors
Hospital Guide
Whether you are staying as a patient or visiting a loved one, Dunstan Hospital is here to ensure your experience is welcoming, safe, and supported every step of the way.
The Heartbeat Of Dunstan Hospital
The Vincent Ward
As one of the few community-owned hospital in Aotearoa, Dunstan Hospital provides a vital lifeline in the rural health network. The Vincent Ward comprises 24 acute care beds, including a two-bed High Dependency Unit. Our trained Rural Hospital Doctors deliver a broad range of services, including general medical, palliative, paediatric care and rehabilitation, and utilise remote support from specialists in Dunedin if required.
The Heart of Central Otago Healthcare
News & Stories
The difference we make isn’t measured only in numbers but in stories. Discover how our care has made a meaningful difference to patients and whānau. Here, you’ll also find news from across our hospital celebrating our people, showcasing our services, and sharing the work happening behind the scenes to support our community.
