Visiting Dunedin, but don't have your own transport?
Listed below are a number of options for various Dunedin transport and tour operators that provide ways for you to still and enjoy Larnach Castle.
All of these options also provide a way for accommodation guests to get to Larnach Castle from Dunedin City or the Airport. However you will need to book accommodation in advance and make it clear that you're staying at Larnach Castle.
Headfirst Travel
Headfirst Travel provide a scheduled coach service and fully guided tour to Larnach Castle twice daily(except Christmas Day). Pick ups can be co-ordinated from local accommodation or the Dunedin i-Site. A full commentary of local landmarks is given on the journey to the Castle and option to add on a Dunedin city sights tour at no additional charge. Request a visit to Larnach's Tomb in the Northern Cemetary!
Headfirst also offer some great combo tours to include other Dunedin attractions with Larnach Castle such at the Taieri Gorge Railway, Speights, Cadburys and Elm Wildlife.
The Castle Cruiser
The Castle Cruiser bus is a 13 seat luxury coach that is air-conditioned with leather reclining seats. Small group tours are their specialty with group sizes never exceeding 13 people unless by prior arrangement.
Tours depart Dunedin at 9.30am with accommodation pick-ups from 9.15am and returning to the city by 12.45pm in time for the Intercity bus connections.
On Cruise Ship days, a Port Chalmers pick-up is available from 9.00am and tours depart Dunedin City at 9.45am returning to the city by 1.00pm. An afternoon tour departs the city at 1.15pm returning in time for the shuttles back to the ship.
Their tour includes a comprehensive tour of Dunedin that incorporates a stop at the "Larnach Tomb" a must see part of any tour to the Castle. There is even a visit to the world's steepest street.
Want an evening tour of Dunedin, then they also do tours to the Glow-worms.
Bookings can be made online or at the Dunedin i-Site on Princes Street.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours provide a guided tour of Larnach Castle as part of their premier tour package of the Otago Peninsula.
Awesome Tours
Mark Dixon is owner / operator of Awesome Tours. He provides the perfect service for a shore excursion. The tour includes City Sights, Otago Peninsula Wildlife Experience and Larnach Castle and Garden.
Iconic Tours
Iconic Tours are one of Dunedin’s most popular tour companies with friendly experienced driver guides, a range of modern vehicles and the flexibility to work with you to create the ideal tour itinerary or event schedule.
Iconic Tours provide guided tours of the Castle and gardens, private transfers to and from the Castle, Camp Estate and Dunedin City. Perfect for small groups, couples or individuals. We also offer great value private Airport Transfers.
Classic Jaguar
Classic Jaguar provide personal guided tours to Larnach Castle utilising classic Jaguar or Daimler cars. These tours are individual and you will not be part of a larger group.
Back to Nature Tours
Back to Nature Tours specialise in small group eco-tours. A guided tour of Larnach Castle's 'temperate rainforest' garden and 'Native Plant Trail' is an enjoyable introduction to New Zealand's native flora and fauna.