Lyttelton , Christchurch - Canterbury
By FrancoisRoche
Lyttelton
Lyttelton is a port town with a long history. Christchurch’s first European settlers landed here in 1850 before trekking over the Port Hills to establish their new home.
Today Lyttelton is accessed by an impressive road tunnel. It's a colourful town, home to a community of nearly 3,000, brimming with bohemian artists, cafés, quirky shops and restaurants.
As you’d expect, the local museum has a maritime theme; it also has an excellent Antarctic gallery (Lyttelton was an expedition launching point in the days of South Pole expeditions). Harbour cruises depart from Lyttelton every day - with any luck, you’ll encounter Hector’s dolphins.
Another place of interest is the neo-Gothic Timeball Station, which was erected in 1876 to keep Greenwich Mean Time. The Timeball was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake but a movement to restore this landmark is underway.
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Mack and Beth live in the back room of a Lyttelton fish and chip shop. Upstairs lies the owner, dying. Has he written a will? What will happen when he goes? Will he ever go? Will anyone help him go? And what do you do ... more -
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Visions and Vino Art Studio, ChristchurchTue 12 Jan 2021 11:00AM / Family & LifestyleVisions is an Art Studio working with Children and Youth Art Classes Significance of Creativity - Helps your child grow in many ways - Drawing develops a child’s fine motor skills - Enhances a child’s ... more -
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South Christchurch Library, ChristchurchSun 21 Jul 2019 11:00AM / Mind & BodyHU is a sacred sound and ancient mantra that can expand your awareness, calm your mind, and bring insights into your life. The 15-20 minute HU song is followed by a short contemplation, then relaxed spiritual ... more -
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Visions and Vino Art Studio, ChristchurchWed 3 Feb 2021 6:30PM / Family & LifestyleStart or continue your Printmaking and or Lino cutting experience with Katie Russell of Ginger Kiss Printshop This is an on going printmaking workshop, 1.5 hours every Wednesday from the 3rd Feb running through the ... more -
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Carlton Bar & Eatery, ChristchurchFri 29 Jan 2021 6:00PM / Food, Gourmet, WineEmersons Beer and steak fest, hosted by Richard Emerson 6 small-batch craft beers each expertly matched with different dry-aged premium beef cuts A fantastic evening of fine beer, fine food and great stories $65 ... more -
National Equestrian Centre, ChristchurchFri 22 Jan 2021 9:25AM / EquestrianThe New Zealand Showjumping Champs are held annually at McLeans Island, Christchurch. Competitors come from throughout the country (there'll be ponies through to Grand Prix riders and former Olympians). Share this ... more
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