Kids Go Free* & School Holiday Adventures
Adventure awaits these school holidays with lots of fun activities at Larnach Castle and Gardens.
Plant Detectives – Wild Dunedin event
Want to be an ace Plant Detective!?
Find the hidden clues in the Castle Garden using the Native Plant Map and complete the fun quiz. Hand in your quiz for your chance to win a Children's High Tea for the lucky person and three friends (drawn 1 May, only available for NZ residents).
Children’s High Tea Experience
Step into a real-life fairytale these school holidays with Children’s High Tea at Larnach Castle!
Perched high above the stunning Otago Harbour, this historic castle transforms into a magical setting where young princes and princesses can enjoy a delightful high tea experience designed just for them.
What’s included?
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A beautifully presented tiered stand filled with sweet treats and savoury delights
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Child-friendly fruit sprits or Hot chocolate
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A chance to dress up and feel fancy in New Zealand’s Castle
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Time to explore the enchanting gardens and grounds.
The perfect special day out, Children’s High Tea at Larnach Castle is an experience that creates treasured memories. Parents can relax and soak in the atmosphere while little guests indulge in a touch of elegance and fun.
Bookings essential. Click here to find out more and book.
Pricing, Terms and Conditions apply.
Colour-in Competition
Get creative and colour in our very own Larnach Castle themed colouring-in picture!
A Kids Corner will be set up in the Ballroom Café, complete with colouring sheets, pencils, and felts. Submit your masterpiece for a chance to win a prize.
Teddy Bear Hunt
Our Barker Bears love to hide throughout the Castle, and we need your help to find them!
Explore the Castle, search high and low, and count how many bears you can find. Let our Gift Shop team know your total, and you’ll receive a little treat for your efforts.
Best of all – Kids Go Free!
A trip to the Castle is always a great day out, especially for kids.
Our Kids Go Free promotion is our way of making sure more families in our community can come along and join the fun!
Terms and Conditions:
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Deal available between Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April 2026.
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Up to 3 children free with 1 accompanying paying adult and reflects the adult ticket purchased e.g.: Castle and Gardens, or Gardens only.
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A child is classified as anybody aged 14 or under.
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This is a retail product through Larnach Castle only for families via our Gatehouse or Online.
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This is not for preschools, schools or holiday programmes, tourism operators or booking agents.
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Current Loyal Local Pass for an adult can be used and must be shown upon entry along with a photo ID.
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This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer e.g.: kids cannot also get a Loyal Locals card along with free entry. The full paying adult is eligible for a Loyal Local Pass.
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Children must be supervised at all times.