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.
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.
Options
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
322 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth paying for a guide to get the most out of your visit
SphereHopper,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
great
1kg2016,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed this very much. Great getting it cheaper through TripAdvisor- otherwise quite expensive at the gate.
Excellent tour of Larnach Castle
Karen P,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I paid for the one hour tour of the Castle and it was worth every cent. The history was fascinating and although the delivery by the hostess was quite ‘dry’, the information added so much to understanding the history and ensuing tragedies 🫢 Highly recommend this visit if visit Dunedin - you won’t regret it.
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.
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