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Larnach Castle - Dunedin's Must See Visitor Attraction!

Larnach Castle - Dunedin's Must See Visitor Attraction!

Highlights

  • Enjoy the incredible views across the Otago Peninsula, at the top of the tower!
  • Experience the impeccable castle gardens, some of the most beautiful and prestigious gardens in the world.
  • Explore the lavish high-ceilinged rooms filled with magnificent furnishings and materials from all over the world.
  • Soak up the castles rich, exciting, scandalous and tragic history!

William Larnach built Larnach Castle for his beloved wife over 150 years ago and it stands proud as New Zealand’s castle.

15 years of painstaking construction by master craftsmen made this building a majestic and imposing mansion, and one of the most iconic buildings in the country. The castle is symbolic of Dunedin’s rich history and heritage and a visit to it is a must-do for locals and visitors alike.

The castle has had many uses in its time, from mental asylum, to a hospital for soldiers, to a nun's retreat. The ballroom was once even used as a holding pen for sheep long before the current owners took on the mammoth task of restoring the castle to its former glory.

Adult $45.00 (Aged 15+)

Location

  • 145 Camp Road
  • Otago Peninsula
  • Dunedin

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Vouchers may be redeemed at any time between 9am and 5pm. Grounds are open until 7pm.

    Vouchers are date specific and you can use your voucher on the day that you booked anytime between 9am-5pm.

    Your ticket includes full Castle & Gardens access.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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marionh4 from France wrote on 23 May 2024

Une très belle découverte!

J’ai adoré ma visite à travers les différents étages de ce château. J’ai été impressionné par toutes les informations communiquées sur ce dernier. Un immense bravo à la famille Barker pour leur travail accompli au fil des années et qui a permis de redonner vie à cette magnifique demeure.

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marias4 from New Zealand wrote on 24 January 2022

Larnarc castle

Friendly staff

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kritkamolnickyk from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2022

Castle

Beautiful place!

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semelias from New Zealand wrote on 17 January 2022

Nice Castle

Great place to visit & to learn about the history of the Larnach family.

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darryl Taylor from New Zealand wrote on 15 January 2022

Larnachs castle Dec 2021

Awesome to look through - its been many years since the last time . The Barker family continue to make the interior more authentic and complete. Gardens are lovely we took some great family photos. (if your a local you should look into the annual pass)

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