Larnach Castle and Gardens

Nestled on the spectacular Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle is Dunedin's must see visitor attraction. You can visit the castle and discover its rich history that dates back to 1871 as well as explore the equisite gardens, which have attained a Garden of International Significance award from the New Zealand Gardens Trust.

Transport from the cruise ship to this attraction is not included in the ticket cost, you will need to make your own arrangements.

Discover New Zealand's only Castle, built 1871 by William Larnach, merchant baron and politician, for his beloved first wife Eliza. It took more than 200 workmen three years to build the Castle shell and master European craftsmen spent a further 12 years embellishing the interior. Larnach spared no expense on his dream home, which features the finest materials from around the world.

The Castle is still privately owned and cared for by the Barker family who purchased it as their home in 1967. Decades have been spent on the Castle's restoration, with the family having restored empty buildings from ruin and assembled a large collection of original New Zealand period furniture and antiques.

Open to the public throughout, this conservation project has been funded through admission fees. The family has always been committed to opening their home and sharing this significant period of Dunedin and New Zealand's history.

Scandalous and tragic stories, spectacular tower views and a Garden of International Significance complete this enjoyable award-winning experience. High Tea is also now served daily in the Ballroom at 3pm for an additional charge. The Ballroom cafe also offers a range of menu options throughout the day.

Included

• Informative brochure provided, in several languages, for self-guided tour of Castle, gardens and grounds.
• Informative garden and native plant trail brochures and maps provided to assist with exploring the gardens and grounds.

Not Included

• Any meals
• Transport from the cruise ship to this attraction is not included in the ticket cost, you will need to make your own arrangements
• Transport to and from Larnach Castle

Instructions

• Children 4 and under are not charged for entry.
• If you do not want to view the inside of the Castle please book tour code DND-T007 instead.

Restrictions

• Only the ground floor of the castle is wheelchair accessible, but there is a video tour that can be viewed of the upper floors for wheelchair users. The grounds and Ballroom cafe are wheelchair accessible.

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