Welcome to Larnach Castle
I’m not sure I’d want to be greeted by these guys (one on each side of the front door) when I arrived home!
Welcome to Larnach Castle. Beautifully restored, this home was the brainchild of wealthy entrepreneur William Larnach. There are two of these statues, one on each side of the front door. The grounds are spectacular, but so is the history of this mock castle. The entire estate was almost lost to developers, but thanks to the love and foresight of the Barker family, it survives and is now open to the public. If you happen to be in Dunedin, New Zealand, make sure you don’t miss this stop. It’s a great tour, complete with entertaining docents!
More photos from New Zealand
Our morning coffee stop in Geraldine was a block away from this church. So much character in those old walls!
Another picturesque country setting near Taurangi, which is located in about the middle of North Island.
The emblems around the edges of the stained glass signify the countries involved in the conflict. The center commemorates the New Zealand military branches.
This building is called the Beehive. It's where the Executive Offices of the New Zealand Parliament are located.
This fur seal woke up when we cruised by and did a little stretch.
