Step back in time for an unforgettable night of glitz and glamour at New Zealand’s iconic Larnach Castle
Immerse yourself in the dazzling world of the Roaring Twenties, where live jazz, stunning gardens, and the castle’s historic charm create the ultimate Gatsby experience at the 2025 Wild Ball – Gold, Gems & Gatsby.
What you need to know:
7pm-12am, Friday 11 April
Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula
Standard Tickets $250pp
VIP Tickets from $475pp
Your ticket includes everything you need for an epic evening—delicious local food, cocktails, drinks all night long, and transport to and from town straight to the castle. No need to worry about a thing, just show up ready to party!
Last year’s event sold out fast, so grab your flapper dresses, dust off your bow ties, and get ready for a night where the golden history of Otago, nature, and revelry collide! VIP packages offer exclusive access to hidden rooms within the castle, making this an experience you won't forget!
Exclusive VIP Experiences
Limited VIP Exclusive Experiences can be yours! Imagine you and your friends sharing in a once in a lifetime experience in New Zealand’s only castle.
Revel in the glamour of a bygone era and indulge in one of the VIP Exclusive Experiences on offer. Be whisked away to special rooms within the castle for whiskey and gin tastings, a nightcap with the castle owner, or a champagne tower with spectacular views over the harbour.
VIP Exclusive Experiences
Each experience has been crafted to enhance your evening and give you a taste of glamour as well as a taste of a premium Otago wine or spirit. Meet the makers, enjoy an intimate tasting, and take home a little something special to commemorate your night.
The Whiskey Experience
You will be whisked away to the Library at Larnach Castle for a curated whiskey tasting experience. Discover the intricacies of taste as you are hosted by experts who will provide a detailed explanation of the making and local elements used in the crafting. Each participant will go home with a bottle of premium local whiskey signed by the maker.
$475
The Gin Experience
Enter the exquisite lounge at Larnach Castle for a curated tasting experience featuring Sandymount Gin. taste the award-winning range and learn about the process and the local botanicals used in the crafting. Take the memory of this exclusive experience home with you with a bottle of Gold Medal Lovers Leap Gin signed by the maker.
$475
The Champagne Experience
Up the stairs to the Conservatory you’ll be ushered for a tasting experience featuring Quartz Reef Wines. Take in breathtaking night views of the harbour from this beautiful enclosed glass space. Each participant will go home with a bottle of Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut to commemorate the experience.
$475
Castle & Camp Estate Experience
Feel like the lords and ladies of the night with an exclusive overnight stay at the stunning Camp Estate just down the road from Larnach Castle. Luxury awaits as you get ready for the evening in your stunning accommodation. You will be driven to the ball and delivered home at midnight - a true Gatsby-esque experience. Breakfast on Saturday is included.
$1250
The Rooftop Experience
One lucky couple will win the bid for a special cocktail and star gazing experience at the top of the castle battlement. Enjoy the breathtaking 360 degrees views of the night sky above and city lights below. This experience includes a photo shoot with a photographer who will provide you with digital copies of your night to remember.
To be auctioned on the night