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Otago Explorer - Larnach Castle Tour

Activity/Description:Larnach Castle Tour
Location:Dunedin
Adult Price:NZ$60
Child Price (under 13 yrs):NZ$30


Otago Explorer provide a scheduled coach service and fully guided tour to Larnach Castle twice daily (except Christmas Day). This service leaves the Dunedin Visitor Centre (in the Octagon) at 9am and 2.30pm. Arrangements can be made to be picked up from and returned to your accommodation. A full commentary of local landmarks is given on the journey to the Castle.

 

New Zealand's only Castle. Unique architecture, a Neo-Gothic Castle with Colonial veranda. Fascinating history, of William Larnach, his three wives, his career in politics and banking, and his eventual scandalous suicide. Castle's history, periods of neglect, abandonment and restoration

 

Ghostly presence. Magnificent carved ceilings carved by the best European craftsmen.  Breathtaking views from the Tower, 360° Views of Dunedin, Otago Peninsula, Harbour & Pacific Ocean. Antiques, a superb collection of New Zealand antiques, including a unique nine piece totara knot suite.  Magnificent Ballroom

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