Catering for all levels of fitness, Lyttelton offers an outdoor lifestyle like no other. Call into the Information Centre to purchase your map to discover the Portside Walk; the Bay Harbour Stroll; the Urban Altitude Challenge; the Gruesome Discovery; the Early Settler Track; or see the other options available.
The Port is both an integral part of the Lyttelton Township, and the major trade gateway to Canterbury offering a full array of shipping services to exporters and importers - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Dine at Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy the view as the port company works to keep the region moving.
Think Fresh. Think Local. Think Taste. Saturday would not be Saturday without a visit to the ever popular Lyttelton Farmers Market for your weekly foodie delights. Open every Saturday, regardless of the weather, from 10.00am to 1.00pm - Lyttelton Main School, Oxford Street, Lyttelton.
Historic Lyttelton Township has fewer buildings these days, but the people still have plenty of heart and pioneer spirit. Drop into the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre for quality visitor information and see for yourself why a few earthquakes have not shaken the mood of this town.
Learn your rights around boundary issues, and in particular retaining walls - who owns them; who is responsible for repairing them; and what is meant by indemnity value under the Earthquake Commission Act.
Seminar being held for Lyttelton residents at the Lyttelton Recreation Centre, 25 Winchester Street, Lyttelton, in the Meeting Room [not Trinity Hall] on Thursday 21st July, starting at 6.00pm.
If you cannot make it, but have a question you would like answered, please email lynnette.baird@gmail.com before Tuesday 19th July, and we will endeavour to have an answer following the seminar. For more details on retaining walls, view the full article here.
Lyttelton Harbour Information
65 London Street
Lyttelton
Due to the February 22, 2011 6.3magnitude earthquake, the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre has relocated to temporary premises at 65 London Street, Lyttelton.
You can now find us in a very casual looking port-a-com building, next door to the Fire Station. Bursting with volunteer staff, we can offer quality visitor and local information.
To check out upcoming events, attractions and local news have a browse through the “What To Do” Section; the “What’s On” Section; and of course check out the “Community” Section.
For local residents come on down and visit us for a chat, share your story, or ask a question. We love to help, and are here to connect you with other members of the community or organisations if needed.
For all visitors we recommend you contact us by phone or email to find what services are available in the area; or use the online directory under the “What To Do” Section to find up to date visitor accommodation and attraction information.
Lyttelton Harbour updates; and the Lyttelton Review are now being published on a regular basis. If you would like to subscribe to these information updates, please email us – otherwise these can be found on under the “Community” or “Earthquake” Section.
Whether you are local, or from afar, we will do our very best to ensure you see and experience the very best of the Lyttelton Harbour region. The knowledgeable team at the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre look forward to welcoming you to Lyttelton soon!
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Saturday wouldn't be Saturday without a visit to the Lyttelton Farmers Market.
Open every Saturday morning from 10.00am to 1.00pm the Lyttelton Farmers Market is possibly the region’s best food market. Now, you might go thinking we are being a little bias – but if you factor in the Lyttelton harbour scenery; with the friendly local people; and highly knowledgeable Vendors - our Farmers Market is hard to miss.
From free range eggs to organic vegetables or fresh fruit; through to pesto; bread; cheese; dressings; fresh fish; smoked eel or salmon; beef; venison; chocolate; baked delights; flowers; or plants – the list goes on and on.
Lyttelton Farmers Market is open every Saturday - regardless of the weather, to the delights of customers flocking to the unique and lively market.
For cooks, for food lovers, for every household – come on over to Lyttelton and enjoy the live music from our talented team of Lyttelton musicians; wrap your hands around a hot and freshly brewed coffee, grab a bite to eat, and simply enjoy the sights, sounds and delights of quite possibly the region’s best Farmers Market!
Lyttelton Farmers Market
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