• Larnach Castle and Gardens

Events at Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle has a packed annual calendar with special events throughout the year.
Kids Go Free 2020 (School Holidays) at Larnach Castle

Kids Go Free 2020 (School Holidays)

Kids receive free entry into Larnach Castle during the NZ School Holidays! Children must be accompanied by one paying adult.
Date and time: 10/04/2020 at 9:00 AM
Price: Kids go FREE when accompanied by ONE paying adult
Larnach Castle Plant Detectives at Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle Plant Detectives

Want to be an ace plant detective? Bring your children to the Castle during the school holiday and find the hidden clues using the native plant map.
Date and time: 11/04/2020 at 10:00 AM
Price: Included in standard admission price
Dinner at Larnach Castle (May, June, July and August) at Larnach Castle

Dinner at Larnach Castle (May, June, July and August)

For the month of May, June, July and August, Larnach Castle will be offering the opportunity to dine in a Castle dining room to the public and holiday makers of Dunedin.
Date and time: 01/05/2020 at 7:00 PM
Price: $80.00 per adult and $27.00 per child
Mothers Day Special Event at Larnach Castle

Mothers Day Special Event

This Mother's Day, treat Mum to a tour and afternoon tea at Larnach Castle!
Date and time: 10/05/2020 at 12:00 PM
Price: $65.00 per person
Shortest Day – Longest Night - Victorian Ghost Stories at Larnach Castle

Shortest Day – Longest Night - Victorian Ghost Stories

Listen to Victorian ghost stories around the fire in the Castle Ballroom. Explore the Castle by torch light, and end the night with a light supper.
Date and time: 19/06/2020 at 7:30 PM
Price: $65.00
Teddy Bears Picnic (School Holidays) at Larnach Castle

Teddy Bears Picnic (School Holidays)

Teddy Bears Big Day Out! Dress your Teddy Bear in a fantastic outfit you've made.
Date and time: 16/07/2020 at 10:00 AM
Price: $15 per person, $22 incl. transport
Annual Winter Ball (2020) at Larnach Castle

Annual Winter Ball (2020)

Soak up the historic atmosphere of Larnach Castle and the stunningly restored ballroom with everyone in Victorian period evening attire dancing the night away.
Date and time: 17/07/2020 at 8:00 PM
Price: $110.00 per person
Snowdrop Day at Larnach Castle

Snowdrop Day

August is the optimum time to see the mass planting of Snow Drops at Larnach Castle. Celebrate the end of Winter and the very early Spring.
Date and time TBC
Price: GARDEN ENTRY ONLY - Adults $10.00, Children (5 - 14) $2.00, Children (0 - 4) FREE
Spring Fling at Larnach Castle

Spring Fling

This is a family day with complimentary entertainment provided for children. There will be an all day BBQ and the Ballroom Café will be selling delicious Castle-made food.
Date and time TBC
Price: GARDEN ENTRY ONLY - Adults $10.00, Children (5 - 14) $2.00, Children (0 - 4) FREE
Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity
New Zealand Gardens Trust
Landmarks New Zealand
Tiaki - Care for New Zealand
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2017
TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award

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