Larnach Castle & Gardens Entry, Dunedin

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Visit Larnach Castle in Dunedin and explore the castle tower, ballroom, gardens and historic stables at your own pace with a guidebook available in several languages. Garden-only tickets are also available.

Allow about 2 hours
Book 1 day ahead
2 options available
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Highlights

Climb the castle tower and visit the ballroom and historic stables
Stroll through the castle gardens and grounds
Self-guided booklet available in several languages
Choose castle + gardens, or gardens only

What's included

Included

Depends on the package you book.
Accommodation:
Camp Estate is open in summer only (1 October to 30 April each year).
Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 9:30 am.
Camp Estate is a luxurious new country villa on the Larnach Castle grounds, offering complete privacy, exclusive suites and a strong focus on guest comfort. It is our Qualmark Gold, five-star accommodation option.
Built from local bluestone, the villa features a grand marble staircase and five spacious bedrooms decorated in neoclassical style. Highlights of the rooms include fireplaces and windows overlooking the surrounding farmland and harbour.
Guests can also use the guest lounge and library. The castle and gardens are just a ten-minute walk (about one kilometre) from the villa.
Features:
Each room has sea or rural views
All rooms have: private bathroom, gas fireplace, phone, Sky TV, clock radio, tea/coffee facilities, mini fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
Ideally located for visiting the other attractions of the Otago Peninsula
This accommodation is not suitable for children under 14.
The accommodation package includes:
• One night in a Camp Estate room (up to two people), super-king or split super-king bed
• Pre-dinner drinks and canapés (served in the lounge)
• Breakfast for two (in the ground-floor breakfast room, continental and cooked options)
• Two Larnach Castle and Gardens entry tickets
Larnach Lodge
Idyllic views and the complete castle experience — staying on the castle grounds makes for a memorable and unique visit.
Larnach Lodge has 12 rooms set within the South Seas Garden, with superb views over Otago Harbour, the ocean and the peninsula.
This is Qualmark Gold, four-star accommodation. Inspired by colonial farm buildings, Larnach Lodge was purpose-built on the castle grounds next to the original historic stables, on the foundations of the old farm buildings.
Features:
Set within 35 acres of gardens and grounds, perfect for an evening stroll.
Every room has beautiful views and is decorated to reflect the historic atmosphere of Larnach Castle.
All rooms have a recently renovated private bathroom, Wi-Fi, heating, phone, Sky TV, clock radio, tea/coffee facilities, mini fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, plus a guest laundry and parking.
Ideally located near the Otago Peninsula's other unique attractions.
Children are aged 3 to 14. Children aged 2 and under stay free unless a cot is required.
Room preferences can be requested but cannot be guaranteed.
• The lodge is open all year round.
• Summer: breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9:30 am.
• Winter: breakfast is served from 8:00 to 9:30 am.
The accommodation package includes:
• A Lodge room (up to two people)
• Breakfast in the historic stables, with cooked and continental options
• Two Larnach Castle and Gardens entry tickets
High season: 1 October to 14 May
Low season: 15 May to 30 September

Not included

Personal expenses and anything not listed as included.

Good to know

We recommend comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a camera, sunscreen, a hat and water.
The castle + gardens package includes the castle visit (tower, ballroom café, gift shop), the castle gardens and grounds, and the historic stables and outbuildings. Information booklets in several languages are available for a self-guided tour of the castle, gardens and grounds.
Because of uneven ground, this experience is not recommended for people with limited mobility or wheelchair users.
The High Tea plus Garden Entry package must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

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What's included

Included

Depends on the package you book.
Accommodation:
Camp Estate is open in summer only (1 October to 30 April each year).
Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 9:30 am.
Camp Estate is a luxurious new country villa on the Larnach Castle grounds, offering complete privacy, exclusive suites and a strong focus on guest comfort. It is our Qualmark Gold, five-star accommodation option.
Built from local bluestone, the villa features a grand marble staircase and five spacious bedrooms decorated in neoclassical style. Highlights of the rooms include fireplaces and windows overlooking the surrounding farmland and harbour.
Guests can also use the guest lounge and library. The castle and gardens are just a ten-minute walk (about one kilometre) from the villa.
Features:
Each room has sea or rural views
All rooms have: private bathroom, gas fireplace, phone, Sky TV, clock radio, tea/coffee facilities, mini fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
Ideally located for visiting the other attractions of the Otago Peninsula
This accommodation is not suitable for children under 14.
The accommodation package includes:
• One night in a Camp Estate room (up to two people), super-king or split super-king bed
• Pre-dinner drinks and canapés (served in the lounge)
• Breakfast for two (in the ground-floor breakfast room, continental and cooked options)
• Two Larnach Castle and Gardens entry tickets
Larnach Lodge
Idyllic views and the complete castle experience — staying on the castle grounds makes for a memorable and unique visit.
Larnach Lodge has 12 rooms set within the South Seas Garden, with superb views over Otago Harbour, the ocean and the peninsula.
This is Qualmark Gold, four-star accommodation. Inspired by colonial farm buildings, Larnach Lodge was purpose-built on the castle grounds next to the original historic stables, on the foundations of the old farm buildings.
Features:
Set within 35 acres of gardens and grounds, perfect for an evening stroll.
Every room has beautiful views and is decorated to reflect the historic atmosphere of Larnach Castle.
All rooms have a recently renovated private bathroom, Wi-Fi, heating, phone, Sky TV, clock radio, tea/coffee facilities, mini fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, plus a guest laundry and parking.
Ideally located near the Otago Peninsula's other unique attractions.
Children are aged 3 to 14. Children aged 2 and under stay free unless a cot is required.
Room preferences can be requested but cannot be guaranteed.
• The lodge is open all year round.
• Summer: breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9:30 am.
• Winter: breakfast is served from 8:00 to 9:30 am.
The accommodation package includes:
• A Lodge room (up to two people)
• Breakfast in the historic stables, with cooked and continental options
• Two Larnach Castle and Gardens entry tickets
High season: 1 October to 14 May
Low season: 15 May to 30 September

Not included

Personal expenses and anything not listed as included.

Good to know

We recommend comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a camera, sunscreen, a hat and water.

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Because of uneven ground, this experience is not recommended for people with limited mobility or wheelchair users.

The High Tea plus Garden Entry package must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

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