Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Overview

Available languages

German

Korean

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Visit New Zealand’s only Castle, situated on the dramatic Otago Peninsula and only a 20 minute drive from Dunedin. Learn about the colonial history and stories of William Larnach - entrepreneur and politician, plus ongoing restoration by the Barker family. Experience the finest Victorian craftsmanship, the excellent collection of New Zealand antiques and unparalleled views of the Otago Peninsula. Walk in the gardens rated a garden of International significance by NZGT. Take refreshment in the historic Ballroom café serving the best local food and drink. This is for ticket admission only. Transportation, food, drinks, and other accommodations are not included.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own caregiver. However, due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Written guides

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Food and drinks (available to purchase)

DVD (available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Larnach Castle & Gardens

145 Camp Rd Dunedin New Zealand

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Larnach Castle & Gardens

After purchasing your tickets, you may arrive at Larnach Castle any time between 9am and 5pm. It is a 20 minute drive from the Dunedin City Centre, and is a perfect self drive destination. On arriving at the Castle your first stop will be at the Gatehouse, this is where you present your voucher, in return you will be given an entrance ticket to present at the Castle entrance. You will be provided with a map of the Garden and a New Zealand native plant trail map, to ensure you get the most of your walk around the garden before entering the Castle. Allow at least one hour to look around the inside of the Castle. Many decide to spend more time than this. You may want to take time to visit the Ballroom Café, which opens daily at 9.30am and closes at 4.30pm. The Castle is open 365 days of the year. Come enjoy this unique experience that is truly unforgettable.

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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Reviews

4.40

257 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

166

Difficult to get to
Angela B,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00
I had to get an Uber from the city which was very expensive as there is no public transport. The castle was a little bit underwhelming but the views and gardens were gorgeous.
Exceeded our expectations
TaniaMaree B,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Larnach castle was amazing absolutely beautiful grounds. The ballroom cafe was very nice the food and coffee were very nice. The castle was lovely we had the best morning there. We had a mix up with our tickets we booked for the wrong day and were non refundable so emailed the castle and asked if they could help us out and they did. They let the gate know to expect us a few days later than our tickets said we were very grateful. Absolutely awesome experience and the staff were all very welcoming and friendly.
We were amazed at the...
Colleen R,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We were amazed at the castle and the grounds. The restoration has been done to a very high standard and the attention to detail was very good to see.
Larnach Castle is...
Karen S,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Larnach Castle is definitely worth the visit. Restoration that has taken over the past 50 years is amazing and accurate. Each finished room is displayed beautifully. The gardens are well kept and the variety of plants and flowers is absolutely stunning.
Well worth a trip out....
Peter H,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Well worth a trip out. Great to see that it was saved from destruction. We had some old postcards and it was fun to compre then with now. Enjoyed the ceilings.