Lyttelton
in Christchurch City of Canterbury, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-43.603 and 172.718 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -43° 36' 11" and E 172° 43' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:51 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 8:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
43.598 and -7.300 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fazouro
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Lyttelton

Lyttelton in Christchurch City (Canterbury) is a city in New Zealand about 191 mi (or 308 km) south-west of Wellington, the country's capital.

Local time in Lyttelton is now 11:51 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Lyttelton, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in New Zealand is Christchurch International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Christchurch, Greymouth, Richmond, Nelson and Blenheim. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 76% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

QUEST CHRISTCHURCH SERVICED APARTMENT H

Address
6,4 mi
113 WORCESTER STREET, CATHEDRAL JUNCTION
8000 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rendezvous Christchurch

Address
6,4 mi
166 GLOUCESTER STREET
8011 Christchurch Central,Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The George Christchurch

Address
0,9 mi
50 PARK TERRACE P O BOX 13063
8141 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RYDGES LATIMER CHRISTCHURCH

Address
6,2 mi
30 LATIMER SQUARE
8011 Christchurch Central,Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

Address
6,4 mi
52 Cathedral Square
8011 CHRISTCHURCH
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


MILLENNIUM - CHRISTCHURCH

Address
6,4 mi
14 Cathedral Square CBD
8001 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOTEL OFF THE SQUARE

Address
6,4 mi
115 WORCESTER STREET
8001 CHRISTCHURCH
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Poplars Apartment Hotel

Address
6,4 mi
82 Chester St East
8001 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Southwark Apartments

Address
5,9 mi
25 Southwark Street
8011 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch

Address
6,2 mi
161 Cashel Street
8011 Christchurch
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Christchurch and Lyttelton Earthquake Images - Before and Afters

Published: March 11, 2011
Length: 29:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Duke Mule

Images and Panoramas from around Christchurch and Lyttelton before and after the Feb 22 2011 Earthquake. A 6.3 shallow quake struck very near to the city in the lunch hour of Feb 22 2011, five...


2014 Lyttelton Urban Downhill - Main Edit

Published: November 29, 2014
Length: 39:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Evisionz.tv

Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Lyttelton, Christchurch, as some of the country's top mountain bikers dropped in on the streetscape. The third Lyttelton Urban Downhill mountain...


Steam tug 'Lyttleton' cruise 19 January 2014

Published: May 11, 2014
Length: 06:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Pullisto

The historic steam tug 'Lyttleton', built in Scotland by Ferguson Brothers shipbuilders in 1907, and after a long service, retired in the late 60's was lovingly restored by the Tug Lyttleton...


Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade Siren Test

Published: April 23, 2009
Length: 37:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: G33kNZ

19:04:45 23-04-09 (LYTT291) STN CALL-FIRETEST 3429 57 LONDON ST LYTTELTON. (XStr CANTERBURY ST/DUBLIN ST) 291: http://www.111emergency.co.nz/WU4970.htm 292: ...


Lyttleton Urban Downhill 2014

Published: November 25, 2014
Length: 03:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JackChapmanFilms

Some clips I got from the Littleton Urban Downhill mountain biking 2014. Shot on a Canon 600D, edited in Final Cut Pro X.


Lyttelton Harbour and port hills

Published: June 25, 2014
Length: 27:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ali Rafeeq

A view of Lyttelton Harbour and Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand. The harbour was formed after a series of volcanic eruptions more than 11 million years ago.


Go Pro: Starling Dinghy Sailing

Published: April 07, 2012
Length: 09:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sefton Cole

Reaching across Lyttelton Harbour in 25-30 knots.


CRY BABY JO : FLYING SAUCER ROCK 'N'ROLL

Published: April 29, 2008
Length: 17:23 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: crybabyjo

Cool Christchurch cats "CRY BABY JO" , featuring P.J.Sparkabilly performing the rockabilly classic "Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll" at "The Loons" in Lyttelton, New Zealand, during the Rockabilly...


Naval Point Club Lyttelton

Published: March 07, 2015
Length: 17:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Astrolabe Sailing

Check out some of the action on shore on a typical Saturday morning at Naval Point Club Lyttelton. Waka, Dinghies, SUP, trailer yachts & keelers followed by a BBQ at the bar.


Drilling ground anchors into Sumner Road retaining walls, Lyttelton

Published: April 27, 2012
Length: 07:43 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: SCIRTnz

The earthquake-damaged retaining wall on Lyttelton's Sumner Road is being replaced with a structurally-designed, reinforced concrete wall, incorporating ground anchors. A ground anchor is a...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bridle Path, New Zealand

The Bridle Path is a steep track that traverses the northern rim of the Lyttelton volcano connecting the city of Christchurch and the port of Lyttelton in the South Island of New Zealand. It was constructed in 1850 as a bridle path for leading horses, and was used by the early European settlers as a route from the port to new settlements on the northern side of the Port Hills.

Located at -43.5933, 172.708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Christchurch, Hiking and tramping tracks in New Zealand, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Mount Cavendish

Mount Cavendish is located in the Port Hills. It affords spectacular views of Christchurch, New Zealand and Lyttelton. It is part of the crater wall of the extinct volcano that formed Lyttelton Harbour, and the peak itself is one of the notable features that give the rugged skyline of the crater rim its dramatic quality. The Mount Cavendish Reserve displays some of the best examples of lava flow to be seen on the Port Hills.

Located at -43.5894, 172.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the Canterbury Region, Protected areas of the Canterbury Region

Lyttelton Harbour

Lyttelton Harbour is one of two major inlets in Banks Peninsula, on the coast of Canterbury, New Zealand. The other is Akaroa Harbour. Approximately 15 km in length from its mouth to Teddington, the harbour was formed from a series of ancient volcanic eruptions that created a caldera, the steep sides of which form the Port Hills on its northern shore.

Located at -43.6167, 172.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ports and harbours of New Zealand, Geography of the Canterbury Region, Volcanoes of New Zealand, Miocene volcanoes, Extinct volcanoes, Volcanic calderas of New Zealand, Submarine calderas

Lyttelton road tunnel

The Lyttelton road tunnel links the New Zealand city of Christchurch and its seaport, Lyttelton. It opened in 1964 and carries just over 10,000 vehicles/day. While the tunnel itself was not closed for long after the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the Heathcote tunnel canopy has been demolished, and the Tunnel Control Building that has a Category I heritage classification by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust has suffered significant damage.

Located at -43.5942, 172.712 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tunnels in New Zealand, Transport in Christchurch, Tunnels completed in 1964, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Lyttelton Rail Tunnel

The Lyttelton Rail Tunnel, initially called the Moorhouse Tunnel, links the city of Christchurch with the port of Lyttelton in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island. It is the country’s oldest operational rail tunnel, and is on one of the first railway lines in the district. On completion in 1867 it became the first tunnel in the world to be taken through the side of an extinct volcano, and at 2.7 km, the longest in the country.

Located at -43.5923, 172.713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rail transport in Christchurch, Tunnels in New Zealand, Railway tunnels in New Zealand, NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Tunnels completed in 1867, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Lyttelton Railway Station

Lyttelton railway station is the northern terminus of the Main South Line, a main trunk railway line from Lyttelton to Invercargill in the South Island of New Zealand. There have been three stations built at Lyttelton, with the most recent of these still being used for railway purposes. Both freight and passenger services have featured at Lyttelton since it opened in 1867.

Located at -43.604, 172.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rail transport in Christchurch, Railway stations in New Zealand, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Lyttelton Timeball Station

The Lyttelton Timeball Station was a heritage-registered time ball station and prominent local landmark in Lyttelton, New Zealand. The station was significantly damaged by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in 2010 and 2011, and finally collapsed on the 13 June 2011 after a magnitude 6.4 aftershock.

Located at -43.6064, 172.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
NZHPT Category I listings in the Canterbury Region, Visitor attractions in Christchurch, Transport infrastructure completed in 1876, Towers completed in 1876, 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Buildings and structures demolished in 2011, Lyttelton, New Zealand

Mount Pleasant (New Zealand)

Mount Pleasant is the highest elevation in the eastern Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Located at -43.589, 172.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the Canterbury Region

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