Sawyers Bay Travel Guide

Dunedin

Popular places to visit

The Octagon featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements as well as a large group of people

The Octagon

Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.

The Octagon
St. Clair Beach

St. Clair Beach

Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.

St. Clair Beach
Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle

Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.

Larnach Castle
Speight\'s Brewery which includes interior views

Speight's Brewery

Learn the secrets of one of New Zealand’s most successful beer companies with a visit to this historic brewery.

Speight's Brewery
Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring a lake or waterhole and a park

Dunedin Botanic Garden

Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.

Dunedin Botanic Garden
Dunedin Town Hall

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 Town Hall

Things to do

Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula

£99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula: Stunning and Wild

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

£64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing

£99
per adult
天际线 Dunedin City & Otago Peninsula Scenery Day Tour Sharing
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

£73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
Harbour and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

£53
per adult
Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour
Experience Dunedin Private Tours

7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people

£660
per traveller
7 Hours Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 10 people
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Top hotels in Sawyers Bay

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street, Dunedin
The price is £68 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£68
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great room. Plenty of space. Good views. Super handy to town."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street, Dunedin
The price is £62 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£62
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff, easy check in and check out."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is £97 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£97
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (772 reviews)
"The hotel is excellent quality and probably one of the top 2 hotels in Dunedin. Very convenient car parking building right opposite the hotel and it's about a 10min walk to The Octagon for bars, restaurants and cafes. Shopping on George Street is another 3 min walk. The reception staff were polite ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

4 out of 5
333 Cumberland St, Dunedin
The price is £67 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£67
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (922 reviews)
"Friendly staff and very comfortable beds"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Quest Dunedin
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 out of 5
10 Smith Street, Dunedin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £82 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£82
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Not too bad"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
The price is £58 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£58
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ocean Beach Railway and St. Clair Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"Clean and warm, close to the veschu"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Beach lodge motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sawyers Bay

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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.

Port Chalmers
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Portobello

While visiting Portobello, you might make a stop by sights like Lighthouse and Catholic Church.

Portobello
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Macandrew Bay

Travellers like the monuments in Macandrew Bay, and Glenfalloch Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Macandrew Bay
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Highcliff

When in Highcliff, you can plan a visit to Boulder Beach and Forsyth Barr Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Highcliff
Otago Museum showing interior views

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.

North Dunedin
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Maori Hill

If you're spending some time in Maori Hill, Bush Creek Trail and Otago Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Maori Hill

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