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Lyttelton (Māori: Ōhinehou or Māori: Riritana) [2] is a port town on the north shore of Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō, at the northwestern end of Banks Peninsula and close to Christchurch, on the eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Located at the northern-most tip of Banks Peninsula, just 20 minutes from central Ōtautahi Christchurch, is the historic port town of Lyttelton – where local artists gather alongside port workers in effortlessly cool bars and restaurants.
1. Spend a Day at the Beach at Corsair Bay. One of Lyttelton’s picturesque beaches, Corsair Bay is a sheltered bay ideal for swimming in the summer months. There are coastal walking tracks to the neighbouring Cass Bay and Magazine Bay. Or simply enjoy a picnic here.
Lyttelton is the only town to be a registered historic township in New Zealand. Our Heritage walk, accessible from the website, provides the perfect opportunity to explore the town and learn about its long history.
Enjoy sweeping 360 views of Christchurch and Lyttelton at the top of the hill. For a seaside walk, head from Lyttelton along the Coastal Path to Corsair Bay. Named after a whaling vessel that drifted onto rocks in 1861 and was wrecked, Corsair Bay is a beautiful spot to spend the day.
1. Lyttelton. scenic lookouts. 2. London Street. collectables, galleries, markets. 3. Art Experiences. Ohinetahi Garden sculptures, and Stoddard Cottage. 4. Quail Island. quarantine station migration centre. 5. Lyttelton Timeball Station. panoramic views, place in maritime history. In this Article. Overview. Timeball Station. Art & Heritage.
Lyttelton is a 15-minute drive from Christchurch and is Christchurch's port/harbour - the place from where the Heroic Antarctic voyages of Shackleton, Scott etc. departed for ‘The Ice’ in the early part of the 20th century.
