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Larnach Castle

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New Zeland's only castle, Larnach, was a labour of love. Located on the Otgao Peninsula, it was built by William Larnach - government minister, banker, financier and merchant baron - for his beloved first wife, Eliza Jane Guise. Construction began in 1871 and 200 workmen beavered away for five years before the family moved in.

Gifted European craftsmen worked for 11 more years to embellish the interiors with the finest materials from around the world. The ornate interior carving, detailed stonework, woodcarving, plasterwork and glass are outstanding. In all there are 43 rooms and a giant ballroom.

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Local Area: Surrounding the castle are 14ha of grounds retaining many of the original framework of paths, hedges and trees. The views are superb and the site is listed as a Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.
Getting There: From the North. Follow the Northern Motorway onto the one way system. Follow the one way system south to overbridge. Go over overbridge veering right onto Portsmouth Drive. Follow Portsmouth Drive to the end and go straight ahead crossing over the coast road to Shore Street. Follow Shore Street to the end and turn left onto Musselburgh Rise. Follow and turn right up the hill on Silverton Street. Silverton Street veers left onto Highcliff road which you follow for nine km to turn off at Camp Road. Larnach Castle is on Camp Road. From the Southern Motorway follow the Southern Motorway to Andersons Bay road. Turn left onto Musselburgh rise and follow as for arriving from the North.

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145 Camp Road
Otago Peninsula Dunedin

Getting ThereFrom the North. Follow the Northern Motorway onto the one way system. Follow the one way system south to overbridge. Go over overbridge veering right onto Portsmouth Drive. Follow Portsmouth Drive to the end and go straight ahead crossing over the coast road to Shore Street. Follow Shore Street to the end and turn left onto Musselburgh Rise. Follow and turn right up the hill on Silverton Street. Silverton Street veers left onto Highcliff road which you follow for nine km to turn off at Camp Road. Larnach Castle is on Camp Road. From the Southern Motorway follow the Southern Motorway to Andersons Bay road. Turn left onto Musselburgh rise and follow as for arriving from the North.