Larnach Castle is a Gothic Revival castle in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, and a filming location for The Royal Treatment (2022), Hanlon (1985) and Ghost Hunt (2005-2006) among other productions. Built in 1871, it was designed by R. A. Lawson.
Location: Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Verified facts
- Located in Otago Peninsula, Dunedin
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2822, SRC-2823 - Designed by R. A. Lawson
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2822, SRC-2824, SRC-6920, SRC-6921, SRC-9102, SRC-6923 - Built in 1871
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2822, SRC-2825, SRC-3793, SRC-4187 - Architectural style: Gothic Revival
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2822, SRC-2824, SRC-3793, SRC-6922, SRC-6921, SRC-9103, SRC-9198 - Historic designation: Heritage New Zealand Category 1 historic place; New Zealand Landmark
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2822, SRC-2824, SRC-6923, SRC-6920 - Appeared in The Royal Treatment (movie, 2022)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2822, SRC-2826, SRC-4188 - Appeared in Hanlon (tv, 1985)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2822, SRC-3550, SRC-6922, SRC-6920, SRC-9900 - Appeared in Ghost Hunt (tv, 2005-2006)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3551, SRC-3552, SRC-7041, SRC-7042 - Appeared in Ghost Hunters International (tv, 2008-2012)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3553, SRC-3554, SRC-3551 - Appeared in Shaker Run (movie, 1985)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2822, SRC-6920, SRC-14827
Evidence & sources
- SRC-14827 — Shaker Run — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2822 — Larnach Castle – Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2823 — Early History – Larnach Castle & Gardens (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2824 — Larnach Castle: Explore the Fascinating History of New Zealand's Only Castle – Explore Dunedin (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2825 — Larnach Castle: clearing the ghost stories – AA Directions (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2826 — All the Dunedin locations in Netflix's new rom-com The Royal Treatment – The Spinoff (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3550 — NZ On Screen — The South Tonight: Excerpts (1984) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3551 — NZ Herald — Otago: Eerie episodes haunt Kiwi castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3552 — Kiwi TV — Ghost Hunt (2005–2006) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3553 — IMDb — Ghost Hunters International: "Larnach Castle" (2008) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3554 — Wikipedia — List of Ghost Hunters International episodes (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3793 — co.nz (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4187 — nzhistory.govt.nz (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4188 — odt.co.nz (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6920 — Castles in the World – Larnach Castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6921 — NZ Rent A Car – Larnach Castle attraction (Tier 3, tourism_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6922 — Top 10 Interesting Facts about Larnach Castle – Discover Walks Blog (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6923 — Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga – Larnach Castle, List No. 2190 (Tier 1, official_register; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7041 — Ghost Hunt – NZ On Screen (Tier 2, archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7042 — Larnach Castle, Dunedin – Paranormal NZ (Haunted Auckland) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9102 — Architect's descendants converge at Larnach Castle — Otago Daily Times (Tier 2, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9103 — Larnach Castle — Film Otago Southland location directory (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9198 — Air New Zealand — Dunedin: New Zealand's grandest city (Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only true castle) (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9900 — Larnach Castle (official Facebook) — 1985 archive photos of Hanlon film set (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ghost Hunt filmed?
Larnach Castle, in Dunedin, Otago, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Hunt. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghost Hunters International, Hanlon, Shaker Run, The Royal Treatment.
Where was Ghost Hunters International filmed?
Larnach Castle, in Dunedin, Otago, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Hunters International. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghost Hunt, Hanlon, Shaker Run, The Royal Treatment.
Where was Hanlon filmed?
Larnach Castle, in Dunedin, Otago, is a real-world filming location used for Hanlon. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghost Hunt, Ghost Hunters International, Shaker Run, The Royal Treatment.
Where was Shaker Run filmed?
Larnach Castle, in Dunedin, Otago, is a real-world filming location used for Shaker Run. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghost Hunt, Ghost Hunters International, Hanlon, The Royal Treatment.
Who designed Larnach Castle?
Larnach Castle was designed by R. A. Lawson.
Where is Larnach Castle located?
Larnach Castle is located in Dunedin, Otago.