Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Description
Visit New Zealand’s only Castle, situated on the dramatic Otago Peninsula and only a 20-minute drive from central Dunedin. Learn about the colonial history and stories of William Larnach - entrepreneur and politician, plus the ongoing restoration project by the Barker family. Experience the finest Victorian craftsmanship, excellent collection of New Zealand antiques, and unparalleled views of the Otago Peninsula. Explore our Garden of International Significance. Enjoy refreshments in the historic Ballroom Cafe. This is for ticket admission only. Transportation, food, drinks, and other accommodations are not included.
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Itinerary
Larnach Castle is located on the spectacular Otago Peninsula, a 20-minute drive from central Dunedin (please note there is no public transport to the Castle). You may use your entry ticket any time during opening hours. On arrival, simply stop at the Gatehouse to present your voucher. Allow at least two hours to explore the Castle and gardens, however, many guests spend longer than this. Our onsite Ballroom Café is open daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm, serving hot and cold drinks, a delicious range of cabinet food and a full cooked menu (closed Christmas Day). Guided Tours are also available daily at additional cost – enquire at the gatehouse about upgrading to this option. Larnach Castle is open 365 days a year. We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy this truly unforgettable experience.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Accessibility at the Castle is limited – due to the historic nature of the Castle, only the ground floor has level access (includes history and video rooms, Gift Shop and Ballroom Cafe, historic Stables and outbuildings); the rest of the Castle is accessed by stairs only. The gardens and grounds have variable accessibility – the driveway area has fine gravel, there are areas of uneven ground, cobblestones, garden paths, lawn and steps. Staff will provide information or open alternative entry points on request.
Reviews(330)
It really is beautiful here and we’ll be back in the summer to look around the gardens. The high tea was lovely and made all the better by our warm and friendly host.
Never been before. It was a fun experience exploring the grounds around the castle with the dog, before going inside and learning about the castles history and seeing all the different rooms.
Was absolutely fantastic we all thoroughly enjoyed it my 2 granddaughters really enjoyed looking for the “bears” we all really enjoyed it so very interesting reading all about the history
Informative tour about the castle and its history through the Larnach family. Also enjoyed a great afternoon tea on a lovely July winter day.
Interesting and easy to read and access. Fascinating look into the past.
Breathtaking. Educational. Beautiful
A great visit. A lovely castle, well restored. Loved the videos. Beautiful gardens.
Very olde worlde Exceeded expectations
We booked a guided tour and Christine was our lovely host. Met us at the front door dressed smartly in her kilt and gave us a very knowledgeable and detailed tour of the castle. It was a cool autumn day and not very busy so we were pleased to be her exclusive guests. Well worth a visit when in Dunedin, and worth paying for the detailed guided tour.
Enjoyed this very much. Great getting it cheaper through TripAdvisor- otherwise quite expensive at the gate.
