Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 to 7 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin and Larnach Castle at a leisurely pace. Included is a fully guided tour of Larnach Castle's unique interior. Light refreshments and chilled water are included.
The tour takes in many interesting buildings and landmarks in Dunedin city such as the Larnach family tomb, the old University and all the main city attractions. The drive to Larnach Castle offers spectacular views from the Otago Peninsula with a lookout stop along the way. On arrival at Larnach Castle, your table will be reserved for lunch at the Ballroom cafe (lunch is own cost). After lunch and the guided tour inside the Castle, your guide will also take you through the award winning gardens offering fantastic views over the Otago Harbour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Larnach Castle & Gardens, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
Iconic Tours provide a fully guided small group tour of the Castle's interior. A key difference with this tour is the small group size. This allows us to navigate the Castle with ease, keeping away from the larger groups and fitting much more into the day.
New Zealand's infamous castle was built over a century ago by William Larnach high up on the hills of the Otago Peninsula. Experience breath-taking views along the Peninsula's high road with photo stops en-route to the Castle. Upon arrival it will be time for a light lunch in the Ballroom Cafe (at own cost). We reserve a table for our group and a variety of food is available at good prices.
After lunch, your guide will escort you throughout the entire castle, from the gun room below to the views from the turret and all the marvels in between. Get all the details as you explore the Larnach family’s legacy and hear the tale of their amazing story.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Northern Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
Visit the family tomb of William Larnach
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
We stop here at this magnificent old Railway Station to admire the architecture and take photos.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Baldwin Street: The Steepest Street in the World, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
Stop and view the street from below, or have a go at walking to the top.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Iconic Tours, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
Small group personalized tour company
Stop At: Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
We take you on a scenic drive along the high road for a lookout stop before reaching Larnach Castle, located high up on the hills of the Otago Peninsula
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Octagon, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
Brief stop in Dunedin's city centre (the Octagon)
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
We drive through the University Campus area and if time permits we will stop to view the old Clock Tower Building
Pass By: Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin, Otago Region, South Island
Drive past the Botanical Gardens with commentary on their origin and abundance of exotic and native plants.
