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

4/5(13 reviews)

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

The Octagon
Larnach Castle

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.

Larnach Castle
St. Clair Beach

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.

St. Clair Beach
Speight\'s Brewery which includes interior views

Speight's Brewery

4/5(2 reviews)

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

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.

Dunedin Botanic Garden
Dunedin Town Hall

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.

Dunedin Town Hall

Things to do

Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin

Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin

Rp14.745.963
per traveller
Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown

Rp23.583.712
per traveller
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Otago Peninsula: Stunning and Wild

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Rp1.425.443
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience
Yellow eyed penguin from our beach viewing hide

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

Rp2.211.895
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula
The best of Dunedin walking tour

Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour

Rp9.504.063
per adult
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Walking Tour
Castle to Cruise Tour

Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour

Rp1.622.056
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunedin Castle to Cruise Tour
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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 Rp1.347.302 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp1.347.302
Rp1.549.397 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (998 reviews)
"Nice quiet property with large rooms and friendly staff. They do however need to find staff who can make a bed properly."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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 Rp1.347.302 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp1.347.302
Rp1.549.397 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin
The price is Rp1.833.037 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp1.833.037
Rp2.107.993 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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! (748 reviews)
"Great staff from reception, cleaners and restaurant. We had high tea and selection was tip top. We stayed in a twin bedroom, one queen and two singles. Really needed a quiet stay and I wasn’t disappointed."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
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 Rp1.686.212 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp1.686.212
Rp1.939.183 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (996 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Comfortable beds and a warn, clean room. Breakfast was included and it had excellent options, including a separate toaster for gluten-free needs. Thr hotel is close to the centre and was in a quiet area. The building is quite tired as a lot of nz hotels seem to be."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Beach lodge motel
Beach lodge motel
3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd, Dunedin, Otago
The price is Rp1.212.572 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.212.572
Rp1.394.458 total
11 Aug - 12 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! (180 reviews)
"Nice price and very cozy room. We had a great night there."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Beach lodge motel
The Chamberson
The Chamberson
4 out of 5
77 Stuart Street, Dunedin, Otago
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions First Church of Otago and Regent Theatre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

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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 Catholic Church and Lighthouse.

Portobello
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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.

Larnachs Castle
Signal Hill

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.

Ravensbourne
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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 Dunedin Botanic Garden or Otago Museum while you're exploring the area.

North Dunedin

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