Built in 1871 by politician William Larnach, this Gothic Revival mansion is famed for both its grandeur and its ghosts. Visitors and staff report the spirit of Larnach’s daughter Kate, who died of typhoid at 26, wandering the ballroom, as well as William himself, who took his own life after personal and financial ruin. Unexplained footsteps, cold spots, and phantom touches are frequently reported during tours. Today, Larnach Castle is a major tourist attraction, blending stunning architecture with a reputation as New Zealand’s most haunted site.