Sawyers Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sawyers Bay
Popular places to visit
University of Otago
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Otago during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
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.
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
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Sawyers Bay Hotel Deals
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Friendly staff in the front desk. Room was clean and in a great location for ease of getting around.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Great staff who were all helpful & friendly. Beautiful, clean room with a lovely cosy bed.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
A solid hotel. Clean room, nice breakfast in the morning, excellent location, nice staff, reasonable price, no complaints.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Beach lodge motel
Our hosts were extremely helpful, and kind
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Clean room. Good staff.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Excellent hotel! We had a one bedroom suite and it was perfect. Lots of room. Liked the bathroom - great shower and nice to have a washer and dryer at our disposal in the room. Very comfortable bed. Great air conditioning too. The restaurant was the best hotel restaurant we’ve ever had. We ate 3 ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
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.
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.
