• Larnach Castle, Dunedin.

    November 24, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 8 °C

    Larnach Castle was built by wealthy businessman and politician William Larnach from 1870 over a period of twenty years. It is valued for its architecture and craftsmanship, quite an achievement at the time, overcoming the sourcing of materials and the very challenging building site. The carving throughout is stunning.

    Intriguing stories of the family tragedies and scandals kept everyone enthralled during the tour.

    Bought by the Barker family in 1967, it has been meticulously restored. The gardens are equally as impressive as the fully furnished home, affectionately known as “The Camp”.
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