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Address: 145 Camp Road, Dunedin 9077
It can be found on the ridge of the Otago Peninsula within the limits of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand, close to the small settlement of Pukehiki.
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Approximately 200 men spent three years building the shell of the Castle and then gifted European craftsmen spent 12 years embellishing the interior.
Larnach was married three times and had six children. He was pre-deceased by his first two wives and his eldest daughter, Kate.
He took his own life in the New Zealand Parliament Buildings in 1898.
William James Mudie Larnach, of Scottish descent built the castle in 1871.
About larnach
William James Mudie Larnach, of Scottish descent, was born in 1833 in New South Wales, Australia.
His banking career began in Melbourne then followed the gold rush to the Australian goldfields where he was manager of the Bank of New South Wales at Ararat.
His bank was a tent and his equipment consisted of dogs, a gun, and strong boxes.
the building of larnachs castle
Larnach was a man of great vision and created a magnificent residence for himself and his family.
A story is told that William Larnach and one of his sons went for a horse ride along the top of the Otago Peninsula to choose the best site for their home.
Today you can still see why this site was chosen as it has wonderful panoramic views of Dunedin, Otago Harbour, the Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean.
First the site was clear-felled, then the hill site was levelled by putting pegs into the volcanic rock and pouring salt water on them to split the rock.
Approximately 200 men spent three years building the shell of the Castle and then gifted European craftsmen spent 12 years embellishing the interior.
Materials from all over the world were used - marble from Italy, slate from Wales, floor tiles from England, glass from Venice and France.
No expense was spared in creating Larnach's dream home! Many New Zealand native woods were also used - kauri ceilings, rimu floors and honeysuckle panelling.
In 1885 a 3,000 square foot Ballroom was added.
The historic Larnach Castle is situated on the Otago Peninsula 20 minutes' drive from central Dunedin.