Sawyers Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sawyers Bay
Popular places to visit
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Speight's Brewery
Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
Activities
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Our pick of the best Sawyers Bay Hotel Deals
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Clean well appointed room, when I arrived to store my bags prior to check in the staff kindly let me have my room early at no charge, even though it was 2.5 hours prior to check in. I really appreciated the gesture and the customer service
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Always a pleasure to stay here.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Clean room, attentive staff, tasty breakfast. Very helpful with laundry. Provided 2nd luggage holder too!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage
Great
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Beach lodge motel
Really good place ideal for what we were wanting stayed only one night but was good
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sawyers Bay
Port Chalmers
Visitors to Port Chalmers like its churches and waterfront, and Port Chalmers Museum is a sight worth a stop.
Broad Bay
Broad Bay is well-regarded for its beaches, cosy cafes and colourful gardens, and you might also want to make a stop by The Fletcher House, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Portobello
While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Lighthouse and Silver Peaks Reserve.
Macandrew Bay
Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North East Valley
When in North East Valley, you can plan a visit to Dunedin Botanic Garden and Otago Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sawyers Bay Travel Guide
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- Larnach Castle
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Tunnel Beach
- Brighton Beach
- Grand Casino
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Otago Museum
- First Church of Otago
- Signal Hill
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- Port Chalmers Museum
- Edgar Centre
- Baldwin Street
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery
- Boulder Beach
- Pineapple Track
- Regent Theatre
- Otakou Marae
- Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Olveston
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary
