Castle

Larnach Castle was good, but not quite worth the $39pp fee to visit the castle and the gardens.The owners have done a great job of fixing up the place, and the furnishings were impressive, but overall it just didn't feel worth the entrance cost.

So, it's a nice place, full of interesting history of a family that sort of ended tragically. (Try to get a docent tour.) The views are great, particularly from the tower. A great job of restoration. However, if I only had one day in Dunedin, I'm not sure if this would be a priority. Personal preference probably, but at the end of the day, the town center seems more interesting and I could easily spend a day exploring that instead.

I loveeee this place!!! there is such beautiful scenery and shops and heaps of things to keep kids entertained such as playgrounds, manual go carts and a tractor cart u can push around. the shops r a tad bit creepy and overpriced tho :')

Loved it there. Great gardens which are wonderfully laid out. The kitchen/cafe is closed Tuesday and Wednesday so that will be next time. But the gift shops were really WOW. Could have spent a good couple of hours going through the three of them. There is some really great items there from kitchen to garden to gifts to religious. Thank you for the chance to do this.

The only castle in New Zealand. Not the usual castle architecture from Europe. The first thing I noticed is the glass veranda. The garden takes on the Alice in Wonderland theme so look out for the King, Queen and also Cheshire Cat.Castle interior is classic and elegant with practicality and view of the bay where ships come to and fro.The ballroom, I was told had spring on under the floor for the dances. It is now a cafe and serves food and beverage.A slightly different aspect of NZ, a change of the usual outdoor to historical, political and economic understanding of NZ.

A great experience.A lovely setting.Great gardens.The castle looks magnificent.The Kitchen a nice food experience.I had Chick & Bacon Salad yum.My friend had pumpkin soup & ciabatta.She said yum.Shopping is amazing.

Definitely worth a visit when in Dunedin! Pretty expensive but understandable with the ongoing renovations and upkeep required. Very interesting history of the original & current owners. Take your time as you’ll miss details if you rush.Great to end the tour in the ballroom cafe but again pricing is a little higher than a regular cafe.Make sure you take a look around the grounds too & catch the view out to the peninsula and from the tower!

Rachel hosted our visit to Riverstone Castle and her introduction and info during the tour was great. Loved the decor and furniture in the castle. Everything was beautifully done. So much to look at hard to take it all in.

Larnach Castle is an incredible experience that anyone visiting the South Island of New Zealand should not miss. The history, architecture, and the views from the castle are breathtaking. The castle is beautifully maintained, and the guided tours are informative and engaging. The gardens are also stunning and well worth exploring. There are restaurants and cafes on the property, making it a perfect spot to spend the whole day. Overall, a must-see attraction that will leave you in awe of New Zealand's fascinating history and beauty. Highly recommended!

A very special visit to a special place. We had our wedding reception in the ballroom nearly 47 yrs ago and this time we were lucky to dine with a group of 20 others in the music room in the castle. Excellent staff, excellent food, and a great private tour of the lower level rooms. The ceilings are outstanding... as is the staircase. The accommodation is beautiful; carefully decorated and attention to detail. A wonderful experience . If you can, treat yourself.The gardens too, are magnificent