{"id":141497,"date":"2023-06-24T18:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=141497"},"modified":"2025-03-20T11:47:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T06:17:03","slug":"haunted-places-in-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/haunted-places-in-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Haunted Places In New Zealand 2026 That\u2019ll Give You Shivers"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Zealand may be famous for the blue lapping waves, the lush green foliage, and the delicious cuisine, but another exciting thing about this country is its collection of spooky places. From hospitals to schools, and hotels to castles, all kinds of eerie sites are strewn across the country. Take a look at the top haunted places in New Zealand<\/strong> before you plan your trip here!<\/em><\/p>\n

List Of 15 Haunted Places In New Zealand (Updated 2026)<\/h2>\n

New Zealand is known for its jaw-dropping vistas, hidden waterfalls, and hiking trails through thick forests, but there’s no dearth of haunted places in New Zealand. Here’s a list for you.<\/p>\n

1. Larnach Castle<\/h3>\n
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One of the spookiest places in New Zealand, the Larnach Castle is famous for being one of the few castles in the country. The story goes as follows, the castle\u2019s ballroom was gifted by Larnach to his daughter, Katie on her 21st birthday. Unfortunately, she died young due to typhoid cancer. His first two wives also died while in this castle, and he himself committed suicide after learning of his son\u2019s and his third wife\u2019s affair. Later, the castle was also a mental hospital during the World Wars. While Katie is seen swirling in the ballroom, he too has been spotted roaming around the corridors. Instances of people being pushed, touched on the back, and other have also been reported.<\/p>\n