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.
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.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Activities
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin
Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
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Other neighbourhoods around Sawyers Bay
Port Chalmers
You'll enjoy the churches and waterfront in Port Chalmers. You might want to make time for a stop at Port Chalmers Museum or Holy Trinity Church.
Portobello
While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Catholic Church and Lighthouse.
Larnachs Castle
Though Larnachs Castle may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Boulder Beach.
Ravensbourne
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ravensbourne and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill and Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Highcliff
When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Dunedin
Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.
- University of Otago
- The Octagon
- Larnach Castle
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Speight's Brewery
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Edgar Centre
- First Church of Otago
- Brighton Beach
- Tunnel Beach
- Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
- Signal Hill
- Otago Museum
- Olveston
- Pineapple Track
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary
- Boulder Beach
- Regent Theatre
- Otakou Marae
- Baldwin Street
- Port Chalmers Museum
- Penguin Place