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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‘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

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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

4.39

245 reviews

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  • 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.

  • A must see

    Denise A,

    Jun 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful morning out so historic people who work there are informative and very friendly a must do when visiting Dunedin

  • Better than we thought

    Pamela B,

    Mar 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We didn't know what to expect and were pleasantly surprised at the magnificent castle. We were visiting and onboard a ship. It was easy to just get an Uber there and back The drivers knew the history and also stopped on the way for us to photograph. The tour of the castle was fabulous. The furniture and everything has been restored and looks wonderful. Loved the restaurant in the ballroom and the homemade tomato soup. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Dunedin. View from the towereis worth the climb. Wonderful staff everywhere.

  • Good value for money... loved it all!

    Susan B,

    Mar 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Interesting visit. An obviously family doing an amazing job. The history description video tells the story of the castles' past. Staff were courteous and helpful. Good facilities, bathrooms etc. Descriptions of the work on the greenhouses and garden could be included in the self-guided tour. The climb to the rooftop lookout is steep but short and well worth the effort required. We were knocked out by the location, incredible views and beautiful gardens. Good value for money.

  • Go early so not as many...

    Gael B,

    Mar 2, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Go early so not as many people. Was lovely. Would have been good to see any kitchen or servants quarters

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