Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle

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Larnach Castle

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South IslandCoastal OtagoDunedin

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170.627424621582

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Reviews

    • Fascinating castle, beautiful gardens.
    • The only castle in New Zealand.
    • Great place on the Otago Peninsula.
    • History of owners families fascinating.
    • Just great.
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    10/10 4
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    9/10 11
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    8/10 4
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    7/10 2
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    6/10 1
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    5/10 0
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    4/10 2
    7%
    3/10 2
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    2/10 1
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  • 2.0/5

    We needed a microwave in the stable accommodation and I emailed them.

    They weren’t very accommodating and said they have no microwave in the rooms but did not suggest a staff member to warm my granddaughters meals up. We cancelled our booking and emailed them. Did not hear back from them.

    A bit disappointed as I wanted to go.

    Reviewed about 3 years ago

    Donna's avatar

    Donna

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great place on the Otago Peninsula.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Tony Wilcomes's avatar

    Tony Wilcomes

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    The only castle in New Zealand.

    Beautiful inside and a lot of history. They tell you everything and you can spend so much time there.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    GERMANY
    Tom Teuber's avatar

    Tom Teuber

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    In the Larnach Castle - the only castle in New Zealand.

    I felt almost the same way like when I was visiting some castles back home. This place and the owners have very interesting history.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Matej Trampzer's avatar

    Matej Trampzer

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Very impressive place.

    A great legacy.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    AUSTRALIA
    Gavin Moffatt's avatar

    Gavin Moffatt

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Impressive castle and gardens, beautifully restored by the Barker family.

    Very nice, the staff treat you like a lord.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Martin Bakker's avatar

    Martin Bakker

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Quite expensive but well worth it - the house / gardens and ball room are beautiful.

    Can easily spend a few hours here. History of the Larnach family is fascinating. You are welcome to take photos in the 'castle' but not use your flash - why would that be? None of our photos came out as it was too dark inside which was a shame.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Michele's avatar

    Michele

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Nice garden around the castle - $12 per person is quite pricey.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Bjoern's avatar

    Bjoern

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great gardens and house, well worth visiting.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Andrew Grimes's avatar

    Andrew Grimes

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful gardens and the house worth a visit for $56 spent at least 3 hours on site.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Lynda Quartay's avatar

    Lynda Quartay

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    We needed a microwave in the stable accommodation and I emailed them.

    They weren’t very accommodating and said they have no microwave in the rooms but did not suggest a staff member to warm my granddaughters meals up. We cancelled our booking and emailed them. Did not hear back from them.

    A bit disappointed as I wanted to go.

    Reviewed about 3 years ago

    Donna's avatar

    Donna

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great place on the Otago Peninsula.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Tony Wilcomes's avatar

    Tony Wilcomes

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    The only castle in New Zealand.

    Beautiful inside and a lot of history. They tell you everything and you can spend so much time there.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    GERMANY
    Tom Teuber's avatar

    Tom Teuber

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    In the Larnach Castle - the only castle in New Zealand.

    I felt almost the same way like when I was visiting some castles back home. This place and the owners have very interesting history.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Matej Trampzer's avatar

    Matej Trampzer

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Very impressive place.

    A great legacy.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    AUSTRALIA
    Gavin Moffatt's avatar

    Gavin Moffatt

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Impressive castle and gardens, beautifully restored by the Barker family.

    Very nice, the staff treat you like a lord.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Martin Bakker's avatar

    Martin Bakker

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Nice garden around the castle - $12 per person is quite pricey.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    GERMANY
    Bjoern's avatar

    Bjoern

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Quite expensive but well worth it - the house / gardens and ball room are beautiful.

    Can easily spend a few hours here. History of the Larnach family is fascinating. You are welcome to take photos in the 'castle' but not use your flash - why would that be? None of our photos came out as it was too dark inside which was a shame.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Michele's avatar

    Michele

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful gardens and the house worth a visit for $56 spent at least 3 hours on site.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Lynda Quartay's avatar

    Lynda Quartay

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great gardens and house, well worth visiting.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Andrew Grimes's avatar

    Andrew Grimes

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    The only castle in New Zealand is in Dunedin (Otago Peninsula).

    Have a coffee at the ballroom. The best coffee I had in New Zealand. To see just the castles garden cost me $12.50, if you want to see inside as well, it will cost more.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

  • 5.0/5

    Just great.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    GERMANY
    Inge Davbbert's avatar

    Inge Davbbert

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    We had to pay $12 each just to view the gardens, because the castle was closed.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Duncan & Ellen's avatar

    Duncan & Ellen

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Just great - the history story is great.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in November 2011

    AUSTRALIA
    Gerard Crothers's avatar

    Gerard Crothers

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    History of owners families fascinating.

    Would have liked to hear more about the present owners.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Frank & Ruth's avatar

    Frank & Ruth

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Of course it's not a castle.

    Its a grand manor house with mock battlements. The inside of the house is very ornate with incredible carved detail in the woodwork. There is more to Larnach Castle than the house. There is the ballroom which houses a cafe like no other cafe. There are the gardens and the incredible views from various places around the gardens. What a site to build a house on.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Rosey834's avatar

    Rosey834

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    For Germans it is not really something special.

    Reviewed almost 14 years ago and experienced in February 2010

    GERMANY
    Kaddi & Grego's avatar

    Kaddi & Grego

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Lovly old style castle, very good garden and it was very interesting.

    You couldn't go to some bits of the castle though.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in January 2010

    NEW ZEALAND
    Chung Family's avatar

    Chung Family

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful but expensive

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Annie's avatar

    Annie

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We spent an informative 4 hours here - but we read every historical note available and dwelt a long time in house and garden.

    Well restored and excellently presented.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    John Mathers's avatar

    John Mathers

    Customer

  • 1.0/5

    Greatly over promoted as a tourist attraction

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in November 2009

    Dan Mair's avatar

    Dan Mair

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Fascinating castle, beautiful gardens.

    Well worth a visit.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Glenn Williamson's avatar

    Glenn Williamson

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Absolutely brilliant place, we really enjoyed the gardens - the planting was inspired, particularly the 'south seas section'.

    We spent 2 hours there - bliss!! Well worth the entrance fee.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    David Valentine's avatar

    David Valentine

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    No family discount - not good value for money.

    Not much of a castle, more of a monarch home. Castle is in need of lots of TLC - poor condition.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in April 2009

    AUSTRALIA
    Johnnie's avatar

    Johnnie

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Castle isn't as old as I thought.

    I loved the gardens.

    Reviewed about 15 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Clem's avatar

    Clem

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    It's nice that you're able to see almost every room in the castle.

    beautiful interior and garden and marvellous views.

    Reviewed about 17 years ago and experienced in February 2007

    NETHERLANDS
    Rolf Kruger's avatar

    Rolf Kruger

    Customer