Sawyers Bay Travel Guide
Dunedin
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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 Dunedin City
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Beach lodge motel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Quest Dunedin
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
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 Lighthouse and Catholic Church.
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 Otago Museum or Dunedin Botanic Garden while you're exploring the area.
Maori Hill
If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Waverley
Though Waverley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Barr Stadium and Edgar Centre.
- 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