Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Name: Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Price: 48 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.43 (308 reviews)

Overview

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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 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.

Admission Included

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 points

Larnach Castle & Gardens

145 Camp Rd Dunedin New Zealand

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Reviews

4.43

308 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

204

A unique property with fabulous gardens
Greenfielder,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is the only "castle" in New Zealand but would not withstand the smallest of sieges. Instead what you have is a unique combination of a Scottish hunting lodge and colonial architecture, a combination that works surprisingly well. The story of the Larnach family and the castle would make an excellent film, you can read it all in the introduction in the ground floor. We weren't on a guided tour - you may get the story from the guide in that case. The house retains many of its spendid original features even though most of the interior furnishings were scattered as the property changed ownership over the years. However, the present owners have done very well in being able to bring some of these back which helps tremendously. You get an excellent view from the tower but access is by a narrow stone spiral staircase with no passing places, so check whether someone is coming the other way before you enter! The gardens are beautiful and you receive a guide to the gardens as well as guide to native flora that have been planted. In fact you do very well for guides when you buy your ticket so a self-guided tour is our recommendation. We combined this visit with a triple combo wildlife tour (Albatross Centre, Widlife Cruise and Penguins) which made for a very full and immensely enjoyable day on the Otago Peninsula, helped (as is always the case) by beautiful weather. It's a lovely area!
Great visit.
vivbliss,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fun experience - the gardens are lovely with spectacular views. The house is amazing considering when it was built, still in good repair with lots of history. We also had the High Tea in the Ballroom. A delicious spread with local Dunedin Tea and fresh scones, jam and cream.
Beautiful castle lovingly restored
Graham C,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Barker family have undertaken a magnificent job restoring this beautiful castle since the 1960s. The grounds and native plant walk are lovely and of course the castle itself is so impressive inside and out Great value for money and amazing views as a bonus.
Beautiful
John C,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a magnificent castle with so much history. The grounds are incredible. The dedication to restore and preserve is amazing.
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience
pammK5914PS,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant place. We didn’t allow enough time. That 2.5 hours raced past, and we ended up missing out on visiting the gardens.
Beautiful castle worth experiencing
kristines581,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful castle worth experiencing
NZ Treasure
janiced809,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an unexpected treasure full of history and class of old. Well done to the family for bringing it back to it’s former glory
Not for me - gardens yes, castle no
Brad B,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Interesting. Nice place, pretty grounds, but some creepy aspects. The body floating in the boudoir was disturbing
Worth a visit
Andrew J,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed our visit & learning the background & history of the castle & gardens, both are well kept. The cafe is lovely & being in the ballroom added extra atmosphere. Plenty of parking with an easy walk to the castle.
Beautifully preserved castle with a rich and fascinating history and lovely gardens
nancyolah,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our self-guided tour of the castle and gardens. We don’t think it’s necessary to pay extra for a tour. There is plenty of information provided, and if you take your time and have a discerning eye, there is a lot to enjoy. Allow 2-3 hours to properly see both the castle and the beautiful gardens. We loved meeting Courtney, who greeted us at the castle door and who was a charming and interesting woman in her own right. This was one of the best things we did during our wonderful stay in historic Dunedin.