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Larnach Castle - Dunedin's Must See Visitor Attraction!
Highlights
- Enjoy the incredible views across the Otago Peninsula, at the top of the tower!
- Experience the impeccable castle gardens, some of the most beautiful and prestigious gardens in the world.
- Explore the lavish high-ceilinged rooms filled with magnificent furnishings and materials from all over the world.
- Soak up the castles rich, exciting, scandalous and tragic history!
William Larnach built Larnach Castle for his beloved wife over 150 years ago and it stands proud as New Zealand’s castle.
15 years of painstaking construction by master craftsmen made this building a majestic and imposing mansion, and one of the most iconic buildings in the country. The castle is symbolic of Dunedin’s rich history and heritage and a visit to it is a must-do for locals and visitors alike.
The castle has had many uses in its time, from mental asylum, to a hospital for soldiers, to a nun's retreat. The ballroom was once even used as a holding pen for sheep long before the current owners took on the mammoth task of restoring the castle to its former glory.
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Tina Stenberg from New Zealand wrote on 16 May 2024
High Tea like a Lady!
Was a delightful afternoon at Larnach, exploring the grounds the view and then a treat of scone jam and tea! I will certainly return on my next visit to Dunedin!
S from Australia wrote on 23 September 2024
Interesting castle and gardens
Interesting castle and gardens to visit while in Dunedin; unfortunately, part of the castle was under renovations at the time of visit (31 August 2024)
surbhij from New Zealand wrote on 18 July 2024
Under renovation
they are not mentioning it anywhere that its under construction, its in bad state
vibin from New Zealand wrote on 24 June 2024
MR
good place
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Morganne Twentyman from New Zealand wrote on 13 June 2024
Brilliant
Great book me deal! At the special price well worth it, a beautiful journey through a snippet of dunedin history.. a ostentatious statement initially became a labour of love for the next owners and the work that has gone into the presentation of the property and gardens is exquisite! The view itself from the top of the tower is amazing