Visit the old, the new and the view.

Discover New Zealand’s only Castle, built from 1871 by William Larnach, merchant baron and politician, for his beloved first wife Eliza. 200 workmen spent three years building the Castle shell and master European craftsmen spent a further 12 years embellishing the interior.

Larnach spared no expense on his dream home, which features the finest materials from around the world.

With its exciting, sometimes scandalous, sometimes tragic history, its magnificent carved ceilings, New Zealand antiques and breathtaking views, Larnach Castle offers you a vision of the past and present. Today, the Castle is home to the Barker family who have lovingly restored the building and recreated the beauty of the 35 acres of gardens and grounds.

Larnach Gardens

Larnach Castle is set in 35 acres of magnificent gardens and grounds. Renowned as one of NZ’s finest gardens it is a top rating “Garden of International Significance”. Margaret Barker’s personal creation over 40 years continues to be developed within the original framework of paths, hedges and trees. Special collections of Southern Hemisphere plants grow in size and diversity in our South Seas Garden. Spring brings jewel-like flowers to the rock garden and splendid displays of rhododendrons and azaleas. Herbaceous plantings peak in summer, followed by Scottish Heathers in autumn. Guests may enjoy Castle and garden tours, delicious lunch or devonshire tea in the Castle Ballroom Café and evening celebrations in the Ballroom, which hosts many special occasions.

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Location

Otago Peninsula

Main phone

(+64) 3 476 1616

Fax

(+64) 3 476 1574

Street Address

145 Camp Road, Otago Peninsula. Dunedin 9077, New Zealand

Postal Address

Larnach Castle, PO Box 1350, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand

Open hours

Castle Open:	9am daily, last admission 5pm
	(Closed Christmas Day)
Garden & Grounds Open:	9am daily, last admission 7pm
	(1 October to 31 March)
	9am daily, last admission 5pm
	(1 April to 30 September)
Ballroom Cafe:	9.30am to 4.30pm daily
	(Closed Christmas Day)

Website

www.larnachcastle.co.nz