Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Overview
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Larnach Castle & Gardens
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.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks (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.
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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Reviews
320 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Majestic!
Leilah Hillman,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gorgeous castle and grounds. The gardens were exquisite. The castle itself is furnished opulently and the renovations are majestic!
Beautiful gardens and a castle you could live in
219jacquelineg,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The sort of castle you could live in, rooms not too large, and fabulous gardens. We had a guided tour which, although full of interesting facts and history, prevented us from exploring by ourselves and taking in the views to a full extent. It's easy to catch up on all this online these days and spend precious time outside if the weather is good. There is an excellent cafe but we didn't have time to sample the produce.
Well restored castle great day.
Nacigator340530,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an unusual find in New Zealand. The castle has been beautifully restored. The gardens are beautiful. Lovely tea shop we had mushroom soup and crusty bread 🤤
Interesting.
GleBec13,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth the visit, and actually much more interesting than I anticipated.
Lovely experience
annwL746XP,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting place with beautiful gardens. Went to the Castle for their dinner which was wonderful with an excellent meal. Accommodation was great also.
Great place to visit
Kaylene F,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Larnach castle & Gardens are wonderful to visit lots of history we also did the guided tour would recommend that as we were totally entertained with stories of the castle.
A step back in time.
Irene B,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The castle and gardens are well kept and the views are lovely. Inside the castle it is just beautiful and it keeps to the time period. I really appreciated the care being made to maintain and restore its character. Thank you, I joyed our visit.
Great restoration
fabdog,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the castle and garden tour. The castle is on 4 floors, has an intro video, and then on to the tour. The map is helpful. Also steps up to the roof turret for fantastic views To enter the castle you ring the front bell and are greeted, with info for tour We then toured the gardens which were nice. There mid April weekday and not crowded at all. A nice visit
Absolutely worth the time and money!
V5859MZdenisem,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed the experience exploring the Castle. I am a South Otago girl, and had been to Larnach Castle many times over the years, but never inside. Loved it! Well worth the time and money to visit. Great restoration so far, and I am pleased that my entry fee goes towards further restoration of this beautiful Otago landmark.
Beautiful inside and out
beverleya15,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was worth the visit. The gardens layout combined with small sections of gardens but also had large areas of grass bordered by various sizes of garden bed. Colourful flowers were plenty. Amazing grounds for a wedding as there was one going to take place when I was there. The castle was magnificent. The decor had beautiful crafted pieces of furniture, the ceiling roses I not seen anything like it and there was wood paneling everywhere. The renovated castle shows a love for something old. Some great vies of the scenery and of Dunedin can be seen from some vantage points My visit was about an hour and a half.
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