Title: Sawyers Bay Travel Guide: Best of Sawyers Bay, Dunedin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sawyers Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Sawyers-Bay-Dunedin-Hotels.0-n553248635926198463-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Dunedin](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Dunedin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sawyers Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sawyers-Bay.d553248635926198463.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sawyers Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sawyers-Bay.d553248635926198463.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sawyers Bay Travel Guide ## Dunedin ## Visit Sawyers Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Dunedin travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin.dx6048046) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/c29154be-54c3-469f-8494-52718894ae72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Otago 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Otago-North-Dunedin.d6113060.Attraction) ![The Octagon featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113054/e211c11a-fcae-476f-9ab9-61989f873fa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Octagon 4/5(13 reviews) Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Octagon-Dunedin-City-Centre.d6113054.Attraction) ![Larnach Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113108/3093fa8c-72aa-4896-b80c-ca0218d81c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Larnach Castle 4/5(6 reviews) Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Larnach-Castle-Broad-Bay.d6113108.Attraction) ![St. Clair Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113086/b57dca33-3feb-43c8-8b62-bbcf365e2155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Clair Beach 4.5/5(8 reviews) Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Clair-Beach-Lawyers-Head.d6113086.Attraction) ![Dunedin Town Hall showing an administrative buidling, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174369/1687b884-7fff-4853-94b0-206334c4ffa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin Town Hall 3.5/5(4 reviews) Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Town-Hall-Dunedin-City-Centre.d6174369.Attraction) ![Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring a lake or waterhole and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113082/e8c39312-b17f-482b-a8c6-dc3fe35f9028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin Botanic Garden 5/5(8 reviews) Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Botanic-Garden-North-Dunedin.d6113082.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Larnach Castle Dunedin New Zealand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394475/e3435b08-0e6e-4db6-ab78-58bfcd9c2d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket £21 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/larnach-castle-and-gardens-admission-ticket.a1394475.activity-details) ![Bullers Albatross](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1295375/6191c11c-3a25-4b2c-bf7a-ebeb8a06baa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch £31 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/otago-peninsula-wildlife-cruise-with-monarch.a1295375.activity-details) ![World's Steepest Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48745743/1d5aa830-a7b8-4b4d-b550-41bcdfb677ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/iconic-shore-excursion-dunedin-city-highlights-tour.a48745743.activity-details) ![Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47218548/5347af1c-16c8-4ae5-b631-1986b74d32bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula £99 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/clearwater-wildlife-tours-small-group-10max-otago-peninsula.a47218548.activity-details) ![Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45270249/e30cacdc-9d18-4474-952e-a706b6a35172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour £63 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dunedin-city-and-coastal-views-3-hour-small-group-guided-tour.a45270249.activity-details) ![Hoopers Inlet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760057/e64e5650-4221-410f-ae31-b94f7cddc484.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle £115 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dunedin-city.a1760057.activity-details) [See all activities in Dunedin](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dunedin.d6048046.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Sawyers Bay ![Scenic Hotel Southern Cross](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83700/83611/1cefd740_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scenic Hotel Southern Cross 118 High Street Dunedin £82 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews) Friendly staff in the front desk. Room was clean and in a great location for ease of getting around. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=83611&PinnedHotelID=83611&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198463) ![Scenic Hotel Dunedin City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1063100/1063004/08aaa097_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scenic Hotel Dunedin City 123 Princes Street Dunedin £92 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) Great staff who were all helpful & friendly. Beautiful, clean room with a lovely cosy bed. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1063004&PinnedHotelID=1063004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198463) ![Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1377/137cc1b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin 10 Smith Street Dunedin £104 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews) Room comfortable. Best bed. Shower over bath not great for an older person. Good location and nice staff. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1377&PinnedHotelID=1377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198463) ![Beach lodge motel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109120000/109117400/109117392/3a5b13e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach lodge motel 38 Victoria Rd Dunedin Otago £61 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ocean Beach Railway and St. Clair Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews) Very nice hosts who go the extra mile & leave home baked goodies as a welcoming gift, 😋. Spacious room, old but we'll maintained & very convenient. Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=109117392&PinnedHotelID=109117392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198463) ![Distinction Dunedin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10120000/10120000/10119965/e5d19209_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Distinction Dunedin Hotel 6 Liverpool Street Dunedin £142 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (870 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=10119965&PinnedHotelID=10119965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198463) ![The Victoria Hotel Dunedin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138300/1138243/b0c13f8b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Victoria Hotel Dunedin 137 St Andrew Street Centre City Dunedin £114 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Clean room. Good staff. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Port-Chalmers.dx6024076) ![Larnach Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113108/3093fa8c-72aa-4896-b80c-ca0218d81c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Broad-Bay.dx553248635926198328) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Portobello While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Silver Peaks Reserve and Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Portobello.dx3000001866) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Macandrew Bay Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Macandrew-Bay.dx3000001905) ![Signal Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113084/f1e9286b-3a94-44e4-bb2d-97fa1ed30815.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Ravensbourne.dx553248635976393270) ![Karetai Track, Otago Peninsula. Easy coastal walk which has awesome views and access to Tomahawk Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/7a82f124-676b-487a-a051-6c4d15ace46a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Highcliff When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Highcliff.dx693020867196026880) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Sawyers Bay Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app