Detectives will be back on the scene of a shooting near Dunedin this morning.

A 51-year-old man is in a serious condition in Dunedin Hospital following the incident at a property in Bay Road in Purakanui.

A 34-year-old woman has since handed herself in to the Dunedin Central Police Station.

She's helping with police enquiries and they're not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident.

A gun has been recovered and the property is being guarded.