Dunedin Family Budget

When it comes to accommodation in Dunedin, you have a range of options to suit your budget. For a cheap option, consider staying at the Dunedin Holiday Park, which offers powered sites from $40 per night and cabins from $80 per night. For a mid-range option, the Mercure Dunedin Leisure Centre offers rooms from $180 per night.

Another option is to rent a house or apartment through a website like Bookabach, which can be more cost-effective for families, especially if you're staying for a few nights. Prices start from around $120 per night for a two-bedroom apartment.

Dunedin has a range of free activities that are perfect for families. Take a walk up Baldwin Street, the world's steepest street, and take in the stunning views of the city. Visit the Otago Settlers Museum, which offers a fascinating look at the history of European and Maori settlement in Otago.

Another great free activity is to take a photo in front of the stunning Flemish Renaissance architecture of the Dunedin Railway Station, which is New Zealand's most photographed building.

To help you plan your trip to Dunedin, we've put together a rough 3-day budget breakdown. This assumes a family of four, with two adults and two children aged 5 and 7.

Day 1: $250 - Accommodation ($180), Royal Albatross Centre tour ($40), dinner at a mid-range restaurant ($30)

Day 2: $280 - Breakfast at a cafe ($20), Yellow-eyed penguin watching ($50), lunch at a food court ($20), Speight's Brewery tour ($30)

Day 3: $220 - Breakfast at a supermarket ($10), visit to Larnach Castle ($60), lunch at a picnic spot ($10), walk up Baldwin Street (free)

To make the most of your budget, consider saving money on accommodation by staying at a holiday park or renting a house. You can also save money on food by cooking your own meals or eating at cafes and food courts.

However, there are some activities that are worth splurging on, such as the Royal Albatross Centre tour, which costs $40 per person. Another activity worth splurging on is the Yellow-eyed penguin watching, which costs $50 per person.