Larnach Castle Garden |
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| Phone: | 03 4761 616 |
| Opening Hours: | 9am-5pm (Easter-mid Oct); 9am-7pm (mid Oct-Easter) |
| Region: | South Otago |
Description
Over a century old this large garden surrounding historic Larnach Castle on the Otago peninsular is at an altitude of 300 metres. The scenery is spectacular and though the garden is subjected to wind and low rainfall it contains a unique collection of plants seldom seen elsewhere. Some remnants from the original plantings 120 years ago - Cupressus macrocarpa, planted extensively for shelter and a cedar to one side of the castle give an air of maturity. The plantings reflect the owner's interest in New Zealand plants and in their southern hemisphere relations. Behind the ballroom there are temperate rain forest plants with an avenue of mountain cabbage trees (Cordyline indivisa.) A rock garden features many rare and difficult New Zealand alpines as well as the Chatham Island olearias, both colour forms of Myosotidium hortensia , grass trees (Dracophyllum) and other genera not usually encountered in cultivation. A recent development has been a South Seas garden where relations of the pohutakawa (Metrosideros) diverse palms from the South Pacific and other distinctive flora are establishing. Elsewhere there is a small arboretum featuring southern beech, a formal garden and herbaceous borders and a Laburnum tunnel with a stunning view south. Rhododendrons display in spring. Larnach Castle garden has a special historic ambience - it is beautifully landscaped with a disciplined eye reflecting appropriately its association with the castle and is to be enjoyed by the casual visitor and plants person alike. The cafe is licensed.
General Information
Large (>5ha) size Private garden with capacity for Large (20+) group sizes. Recommended visit of 3 Hours. Best to visit in Summer,Autumn,Spring.Tariff: Adults $10.00 , Children $3.00 , Seniors $10.00
Appointment: Casual Visitors
Contact details and location
| Phone: | 03 4761 616 |
| Fax: | 03 4761 574 |
| Email: | larnach@larnachcastle.co.nz |
| Website: | www.larnachcastle.co.nz |
| Location: | 145 Camp Road |
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Facilities and Amenities
Accommodation Available,Bus/Coach Parking,Car Parking,Children Welcome,Lunches Available,Morning/Afternoon Teas Available,Picnics Allowed,Seating Available,Toilets Available,Tourguide(s) Available,Wheelchair AccessGarden Features
Alpine Garden,Arboretum,Formal,Herbaceous Border,Informal,Plant Collections,Sculpture,Water Feature(s)
