Larnach Castle (Dunedin, New Zealand)
Visit Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only Castle, open daily from 9am - 5pm. Visitors have the option of down load an or hiring a Audio/Visual tour. Learn about the exciting, tragic and sometimes scandalous history. A full color garden map leads around the wonderful garden, rated a garden of International Significance by NZGT. Built from 1871 by William Larnach, merchant baron and politician, for his beloved first wife Eliza, the Castle took 200 workmen three years to build the shell, master European craftsmen spent a further 12 years embellishing the interior. Larnach spared no expense on his dream home, which featured the finest materials from around the world. However his private life caused him to commit suicide in Parliament building in 1898 and the Castle passed through various owners and states of repair. Today the Castle is still privately owned and cared for by the Barker family who has lovingly restored the Castle since they bought a very run-down estate in 1967. This award winning Castle features magnificent architecture, superb craftsmanship, a unique collection of NZ antiques, a one tone marble bath, a hanging staircase, panoramic tower views and much more to discover! The ballroom café opens daily at 9.30 serving a huge selection of Castle made food, New Zealand wines and beers. Enquire about the three types of accommodation are available.
Contact
145 Camp Road, 9077, Telephone: +64(3)4761616 | Fax: +64(3)4761574 | Official site