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Highland Peaks

Dunedin luxury accommodation
New Zealand
  Historic Homes

Dunedin, as New Zealand's leading Victorian city, saw the construction of some of the country's finest homes.

Two that have survived with little modification preserve an important aspect of this period of the rapidly developing dominion.

 
  Lanarch Castle

Unquestionably one of New Zealand's greatest stately homes, this superb private home and gardens are open to visitors.

 
  Built in the late 1800's the craftsmanship is incredible, "beyond description", according to the roughguide

Its history is as fascinating as the gardens are beautiful

 
       
  Olveston

Olveston allows an intimate glimpse of the lifestyle of a privileged New Zealand family in the early 1900's.

Beautifully preserved and generously donated to the city by the Theomin family with the original extensive collection of paintings, furniture and decorative objects, it reflects a lifestyle enjoyed by just a few, but illustrates an important facet of New Zealand life.

 
       
  Other period houses are also open to visit...
including New Zealand's only fully restored Edwardian villa.
Fletcher House  
       
 
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Lanarch Castle and Olveston tours can be pre-booked through Highland Peaks or arranged on arrival.
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