Broad Bay is a small, sheltered bay on the Otago Peninsula within Otago Harbour, near Dunedin in Southland, New Zealand. It is characterized by calm, clear water with no surf, making it a safe and sheltered paddling spot suitable for families. The bay features a golden sand beach, known as Broad Bay Beach, which serves as the primary launch and take-out point. Vehicle parking is available near the Broad Bay Beach Reserve, and public toilets are present there. The bay is a popular location for local boating activities, supported by the Broad Bay Boating Club located at 683A Portobello Road. The club facilitates yachting, power boating, and kayaking, with community sailing events held on Monday evenings during the season from September to April. Paddlers will share the water with moored yachts and other boat traffic typical of a harbour setting. The surrounding area includes mudflats visible at low tide, which attract birdlife such as pūkeko, ducks, and oystercatchers. A notable side trip from the water is the walk up Camp Road Track to Larnach Castle, approximately 6 kilometres one way. The bay's position on the harbour side of the peninsula provides protection from open ocean swell, but paddlers should remain aware of wind patterns and vessel traffic within the confined harbour channel. The water is calm and clear, contributing to a pleasant aesthetic with views across the harbour towards Port Chalmers.