RIVERSTONE CASTLE
Riverstone Castle is the creation of Dot and Neil Smith. Surrounded by a lake and set on the Smith’s dairy farm behind Riverstone Kitchen.
Built from local Oamaru stone, Riverstone Castle makes for a dramatic backdrop to the rest of the Riverstone complex. Dot’s childhood dream to one day live in a castle is now a reality, brought to life by the years she has spent gathering ideas, roaming stately manors, historic gardens and old castles abroad and collecting the individual pieces she has sought to furnish it with. Dot’s vision was accomplished with the help of Wanaka architect Sarah Scott and her ever supportive husband Neil.
Tours through the castle are held periodically throughout the year. For future dates, you can follow Riverstone Castle on Facebook.
TOUR TIMES
thursday - monday
10.00AM, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm
Adults $30 | Under 15 years $20 | Under 5 years FREE
No bookings required except for groups of 10 or more. Please arrive at the Castle 10 minutes prior to the tour time.
Payment via cash or eftpos at the time of tour.
This will be a tour of the interior of the castle & will take approximately 1 hour.
Entrance to the castle from Riverstone complex is through a gate just west of the vegetable gardens. Come through the gate and turn left, walk over to the castle towards the construction of the draw bridge where you will find a walkway to cross onto the island.
Be at the North facing entrance of the castle 10 minutes prior to the tour time, (that’s the entrance on the right as you look at the castle from the Riverstone complex).
Be aware that the top floor & dungeon can only be accessed by stairs, we do have disabled access via the west entrance for the ground floor, if you require assistance, please contact Raewyn on 027 23300501.
No Backpacks or handbags are to be carried around the castle.
No photos are to be taken inside the castle without staff approval. You are welcome to take photos of the exterior and gardens.
Please use the toilets at Riverstone Country gift shop as the facilities will not be available during tours.
Shoes must be removed prior to entry; socks are recommended or slippers.
CONTACT:
027 233 0501
riverstonecastle1431@gmail.com
If you require refreshments or a meal at Riverstone Kitchen, please book online
Remember to allow time to visit the Riverstone Country Gift Shops
and have a walk through the beautiful flower & vegetable garden.
Riverstone Country gift shop is now open.
At present construction is underway for the drawbridge at the castle, entry to the island will be over a purpose-made walkway.
