Sawyers Bay Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
The Octagon
Learn about the local history of Dunedin when you take a trip to The Octagon. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
St. Clair Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, St. Clair Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lawyers Head.
Larnach Castle
After visiting Larnach Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Speight's Brewery
You can take time to visit Speight's Brewery during your travels to Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Dunedin Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Dunedin. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Dunedin Town Hall
Find out about the history of Dunedin when you spend time at Dunedin Town Hall. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Top hotels in Sawyers Bay
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Didn’t have the breakfast but have had it before and it is always great
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Excellent service!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
This was a great stay my only dissapointment was having purchasing breakfast option we were unable to purchase from the "real" breakfast menu eg porridge or omelet rather restricted to hot buffet.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Perfect location for walking to town and out and about, great view across the city from our room, super awesome staff and would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Handy location. We stay regularly as good value for money, parking and easy walk to city centre.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel St Clair
The hotel was lovely, clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 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.
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.
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.
Sawyers Bay Travel Guide
- University of Otago
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Larnach Castle
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Grand Casino
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Edgar Centre
- Tunnel Beach
- Otakou Marae
- New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
- Olveston
- Boulder Beach
- Pineapple Track
- Baldwin Street
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary
- Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Penguin Place
