Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Overview

Available languages

German

Korean

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

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 To Expect

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.

Admission Included

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 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

4.40

280 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

182

Larnach Castle adventure
S4795EOteresaf,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent Well worth going to. My only issue is the way I bought the tickets It was paid in UK pounds not nz dollar So was more expensive
Peace and quiet
648kevinm,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautifully kept building and grounds. Good value for money, passed around four hours
Larnarch castle & Garden
Casey M,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This was the highlight of our trip to Dunedin. What a spectacular place to explore. Our kids enjoyed climbing to the top of the castle and even took a liking to learn about the history behind this spectacular castle. You really get a feel for what it would have been back then. We unfortunately didn’t get to experience the cafe there as we were limited to time with our travel plans and therefore I can’t speak for the food, but we walked through the cafe and the setting was amazing. The gardens are well maintained and we loved the variety of plants and sculptures. Would highly recommend a day trip here.
Castle on the hill
karl w,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A beautiful "castle" in magnificent country side. With fantastic views over the coastline. The staff were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
A step into the past.
raewynk2018,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I visited Larnach Castle in May 1966. It was a derelict shell. I was keen to see what had been accomplished by the new owners who took possession in November 1966, It was a delight to see the result of 60 year's work. The magnificent building has been restored. It is full of period furniture and beautiful gardens have been established. We had lunch in the restaurant, choosing from the menu, instead of the high tea (which looked delicious); watched the video showing steps is restoration; spent time reading the history of the family and wandered through the gardens. My guest from Europe was enthralled by the garden - the colour and variety of plants and the views of the harbour. It was excellent value for money and I totally recommend making the visit. I noted that there is a restaurant for an evening meal for people who are staying in their accommodation, and this is a must for when I am in Dunedin again.
I loved the Tour
Jeanie S,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
You DEFINITELY need to go on the Tour. Our guide, John, was EXCELLENT. He's a great story teller and I was so enthralled, I bought the book about the family history (from the gift shop). It's well written and entertaining. I'm enjoying it very much.
Castle adventure
Kal K,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
To arrive before the ballroom cafe closes to have the yummy scones Enjoyed going around the castle and gardens
Lovely castle with history
Michelle L,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lovely self guided tour inside Lanarch Castle and walking around the surrounding gardens. Very beautiful and peaceful. Very detailed information provided about the history of the castle. Great way to spend the weekend. We spent about 2 hours there.
From reality to fiction!
annemacChCh,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Spent four hours wandering the garden tracks, inside the castle, including lunch at the cafe. Was a very enjoyable visit. Was informed by a local about a film set at the castle and other local venues called The Royal Treatment on Netflix. The movie was fun only because we could work out the locations!!
Great, better than 4.4 stars, well worth being in the #1 spot.
S685LVbenm,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wish we had more time. We visited Larnoch Castle and gardens on our own with Uber from the cruise ship. We beat all the big tours which was great. The Castle and gardens are worth more than 4.4, I would say 4.8 and the staff makes it a solid 5. David the doorman was so friendly and on New Year's day, when most are sleepy and groggy from the night party. We only had 1.5 hrs to tour before we had to disembark the cruise and head inland. It wasn't enough and we wish we had another hour to properly give the gardens a thorough walk. Well done and I hope the renovations are able to continue!