Larnach Castle & Gardens

"The Georgian hanging staircase is the only one in the Southern Hemisphere, and it fits comfortably with the best of everything that Larnach incorporated." Full review

"12 unique, whimsically decorated rooms with views. Less frivolous are the atmospheric rooms in the 140-year-old stables (bathrooms are shared)." Full review

"High on a hilltop with commanding views...35 acres of grounds around the castle include lodging, a rain-forest garden with kauri, rimu, and totara trees, statues of Alice in Wonderland characters " Full review