# Larnach Castle

> A stone mansion built in the 1870s on the ridge of the Otago Peninsula, with ballroom, tower and gardens overlooking the harbour.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-larnach-castle/

A stone mansion built in the 1870s on the ridge of the Otago Peninsula, with ballroom, tower and gardens overlooking the harbour. Entry is paid, with a café on site. The road up from Highcliff Road is narrow and winding, so large motorhomes should take care.

- **Nearest town:** Dunedin, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -45.8605, 170.5497

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Dunedin city and the wildlife of Otago Peninsula](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-dunedin-otago-peninsula/)

## Nearby

- [Baldwin Street](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-baldwin-street/) – 2 km
- [Dunedin Botanic Garden](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-dunedin-botanic-garden/) – 3 km
- [Toitū Otago Settlers Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-toitu-otago-settlers-museum/) – 4 km
- [Dunedin Railway Station](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-dunedin-railway-station/) – 4 km

## FAQs

### Where is Larnach Castle?

Larnach Castle is in Dunedin, New Zealand, at GPS -45.8605, 170.5497.

### Which road trips pass Larnach Castle?

Larnach Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dunedin city and the wildlife of Otago Peninsula.

### What is there to see near Larnach Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Baldwin Street (2 km), Dunedin Botanic Garden (3 km), Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (4 km) and Dunedin Railway Station (4 km).

### When is the best time to visit Larnach Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)