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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Sawyers Bay
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
This was a good old fashioned hotel that did what it said on the tin. It was a bit like stepping back in time. Nothing fancy but clean, spacious rooms with good beds (and we had bad beds for most of our NZ trip). In fact the best two night’s sleep I’ve ever had in a hotel as it has windows that actually ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
The room was very clean, the staff courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Clean room with good amenities and great location
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Beach lodge motel
Room was very clean & comfortable. Handy location. Would definitely recommend staying there.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Quest Dunedin
Lovely place
Reviewed on 8 Dec 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 Silver Peaks Reserve and Lighthouse.
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
- Larnach Castle
- St. Clair Beach
- Forsyth Barr Stadium
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
- Dunedin Town Hall
- Tunnel Beach
- Royal Albatross Centre
- Grand Casino
- Otakou Marae
- Edgar Centre
- Olveston
- Port Chalmers Museum
- Dunedin Chinese Garden
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery
- Pineapple Track
- Penguin Place
- Boulder Beach
- Baldwin Street
