Jessica's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Living Springs is a not-for-profit camp and conference centre located at the head of the Allandale valley. The centre hosts thousands of Canterbury school children each year, as well as all manner of community and corporate groups. Living Springs uses environmental education and adventure-based learning to promote awareness, responsibility and personal development
Living Springs Camp & Conference Centre
218 Bamfords RdLiving Springs is a not-for-profit camp and conference centre located at the head of the Allandale valley. The centre hosts thousands of Canterbury school children each year, as well as all manner of community and corporate groups. Living Springs uses environmental education and adventure-based learning to promote awareness, responsibility and personal development
Neighbourhoods
The settlement of Governors Bay is located on Banks Peninsula near the head of Lyttelton Harbour. It is connected via Governors Bay Road to Lyttelton, via Dyers Pass Road over the Port Hills to the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere, and via Main Road to the south side of the harbour basin and Banks Peninsula and via Main Road to the south side of the harbour basin and Banks Peninsula.
Governors Bay has a relaxed vibe and is deeply connected to the natural surroundings. Residents can be found in their gardens, walking along the waterfront or in the hills, biking along the bay or enjoying lunch at the Ōtoromiro Hotel (previously known as Governors Bay Hotel), founded in 1870, is one of the oldest hotels in continuous operation in New Zealand.
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Governors Bay
The settlement of Governors Bay is located on Banks Peninsula near the head of Lyttelton Harbour. It is connected via Governors Bay Road to Lyttelton, via Dyers Pass Road over the Port Hills to the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere, and via Main Road to the south side of the harbour basin and Banks Peninsula and via Main Road to the south side of the harbour basin and Banks Peninsula.
Governors Bay has a relaxed vibe and is deeply connected to the natural surroundings. Residents can be found in their gardens, walking along the waterfront or in the hills, biking along the bay or enjoying lunch at the Ōtoromiro Hotel (previously known as Governors Bay Hotel), founded in 1870, is one of the oldest hotels in continuous operation in New Zealand.
The Tannery is of such quality that the trek to Woolston will be no deterrent. And once you’re there, the free parking might make you wish your visits to this sophisticated one-stop shop were far more frequent.
The Tannery plays host to an ever-growing, yet carefully curated selection of stylish shops and dining options. All bases are covered – there’s everything from fashion to homewares to design to a second-hand book store. There’s even an apothecary and a yoga studio – need we go on? Possibly no need, but we will anyway.
There are flowers and hairdressers, a beautician, a barber, a fabric store, and the home of the Christchurch Guild of Spinners and Weavers. Cafés, bars, a restaurant, and a cinema complete this very full package.
205 yerel halk öneriyor
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdThe Tannery is of such quality that the trek to Woolston will be no deterrent. And once you’re there, the free parking might make you wish your visits to this sophisticated one-stop shop were far more frequent.
The Tannery plays host to an ever-growing, yet carefully curated selection of stylish shops and dining options. All bases are covered – there’s everything from fashion to homewares to design to a second-hand book store. There’s even an apothecary and a yoga studio – need we go on? Possibly no need, but we will anyway.
There are flowers and hairdressers, a beautician, a barber, a fabric store, and the home of the Christchurch Guild of Spinners and Weavers. Cafés, bars, a restaurant, and a cinema complete this very full package.
Sightseeing
Ōtamahua/Quail Island is an inner harbour island, reached via a short ferry ride from Lyttelton. It's Canterbury’s largest island but is easily explored in a day.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/otamahua-quail-island-recreation-reserve/?tab-id=50578
Easy grades make the walks on this island suitable for small children and family groups.
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Quail Island
Ōtamahua/Quail Island is an inner harbour island, reached via a short ferry ride from Lyttelton. It's Canterbury’s largest island but is easily explored in a day.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/otamahua-quail-island-recreation-reserve/?tab-id=50578
Easy grades make the walks on this island suitable for small children and family groups.
Ohinetahi is in a small bay with fine views down the length of Lyttelton Harbor and up to the surrounding hills.
A garden was first made on this site in 1865 by T.H.Potts, New Zealand's first botanist. Potts planted a great variety of exotic trees and shrubs, many of which still stand on the perimeter of the garden. He died in 1888 and thereafter the garden fell into dis-repair until it consisted of little more than a lawn around the house.
Ohinetahi
31 Governors Bay Teddington RdOhinetahi is in a small bay with fine views down the length of Lyttelton Harbor and up to the surrounding hills.
A garden was first made on this site in 1865 by T.H.Potts, New Zealand's first botanist. Potts planted a great variety of exotic trees and shrubs, many of which still stand on the perimeter of the garden. He died in 1888 and thereafter the garden fell into dis-repair until it consisted of little more than a lawn around the house.
Gebbies Pass up to Sign of the Packhorse is a great day walk. Two hours one way.
This hut is in a low open saddle on the ridge between Mt Bradley and the Remarkable Dykes. It can be seen against the skyline from many parts of the reserve and the Lyttelton Harbour basin. From the hut there are sweeping views of the entire Lyttelton Harbour basin, including Lyttelton Harbour and the Port Hills opposite.
Packhorse Hut
Te Ara Pātaka/Summit WalkwayGebbies Pass up to Sign of the Packhorse is a great day walk. Two hours one way.
This hut is in a low open saddle on the ridge between Mt Bradley and the Remarkable Dykes. It can be seen against the skyline from many parts of the reserve and the Lyttelton Harbour basin. From the hut there are sweeping views of the entire Lyttelton Harbour basin, including Lyttelton Harbour and the Port Hills opposite.
The Lyttelton Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 10am to 1pm on London Street, Lyttelton. It has been running since the beginning of September 2005.
Producers of quality food and drink sell direct to the public. Stallholders with fresh fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, bread, meat, cheese and plants sell at the market every week and there are a range of other regular or occasional stalls. Some stalls are from very small producers and may not be at the market every week.
The market is run as a not-for-profit enterprise by Project Port Lyttelton and local volunteers.
Alongside our market, the Harbour Bazaar also sets up every week, with arts and craft stalls.
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Lyttelton Farmers Market
London StreetThe Lyttelton Farmers Market happens every Saturday from 10am to 1pm on London Street, Lyttelton. It has been running since the beginning of September 2005.
Producers of quality food and drink sell direct to the public. Stallholders with fresh fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, bread, meat, cheese and plants sell at the market every week and there are a range of other regular or occasional stalls. Some stalls are from very small producers and may not be at the market every week.
The market is run as a not-for-profit enterprise by Project Port Lyttelton and local volunteers.
Alongside our market, the Harbour Bazaar also sets up every week, with arts and craft stalls.
The Lyttelton space is brimming with gifts, candles, ceramics, natural body products, woollen goods, toys, kitchen tools, desk supplies and more. But there’s one common theme weaving its way through this tempting eclectic collection that goes deeper than just beautiful appearances – a devotion to quality and care. These items are made to last and made to love.
There’s also a heavy focus on supporting local and national makers at Henry Trading with plenty of Lyttelton-made goodies such as ceramics, jewellery, skin care, and art.
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Henry Trading
33 London StThe Lyttelton space is brimming with gifts, candles, ceramics, natural body products, woollen goods, toys, kitchen tools, desk supplies and more. But there’s one common theme weaving its way through this tempting eclectic collection that goes deeper than just beautiful appearances – a devotion to quality and care. These items are made to last and made to love.
There’s also a heavy focus on supporting local and national makers at Henry Trading with plenty of Lyttelton-made goodies such as ceramics, jewellery, skin care, and art.
Food Scene
Known to locals as 'the pub', Governors Bay Hotel is a historic Hotel in the heart of Governors Bay, serving meals, drinks and providing accommodation.
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Ōtoromiro Hotel
52 Main RdKnown to locals as 'the pub', Governors Bay Hotel is a historic Hotel in the heart of Governors Bay, serving meals, drinks and providing accommodation.
Harbour House is here to bring you delightful coffee, scrumptious food and refreshing beverages, served with a smile in front of picturesque views of our beautiful Governors Bay.
Harbour House
79 Main RoadHarbour House is here to bring you delightful coffee, scrumptious food and refreshing beverages, served with a smile in front of picturesque views of our beautiful Governors Bay.
The dark horse of Christchurch coffee roasting and supply, Lyttelton Coffee Company has been serving and roasting coffee since 2007, about the same time their London Street cafe opened. The February earthquake saw the iconic 1921 heritage-noted building severely broken but not defeated, and so Stephen Mateer (Lyttelton Coffee Company owner) decided to put it back together - a task that took around 2 ½ years to complete with the help of a small group of Lyttelton locals.
Nowadays the cafe stands strong and as popular as ever, with good service, wholesome food and sustainability. Lyttelton Coffee Company saves 15,000 milk cartons a year from landfill through using stainless steel milk canisters and 500 kilos of packaging from wholesale clients by using buckets for produce, plus they also have an upcoming composting garden outback with some pigs and chooks.
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Lyttelton Bakery
8 Norwich QuayThe dark horse of Christchurch coffee roasting and supply, Lyttelton Coffee Company has been serving and roasting coffee since 2007, about the same time their London Street cafe opened. The February earthquake saw the iconic 1921 heritage-noted building severely broken but not defeated, and so Stephen Mateer (Lyttelton Coffee Company owner) decided to put it back together - a task that took around 2 ½ years to complete with the help of a small group of Lyttelton locals.
Nowadays the cafe stands strong and as popular as ever, with good service, wholesome food and sustainability. Lyttelton Coffee Company saves 15,000 milk cartons a year from landfill through using stainless steel milk canisters and 500 kilos of packaging from wholesale clients by using buckets for produce, plus they also have an upcoming composting garden outback with some pigs and chooks.
Somehow, in just a small space Civil and Naval manages to embody all that is Lyttelton: it’s cosy, achingly cool but equally approachable and gives you a burning desire to return as soon as you’ve left.
Tucked in on Lyttelton’s London street, Civil and Naval is housed in a beautiful brick building which was historically home to DH Ludlow Civil & Naval tailors. The fit out is simple and elegant and the open plan design lends itself perfectly to beers on balmy nights or snuggling up by the fire – always raging on cooler days and always making the space extremely cosy – in the more chilly months.
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Civil and Naval
16 London StSomehow, in just a small space Civil and Naval manages to embody all that is Lyttelton: it’s cosy, achingly cool but equally approachable and gives you a burning desire to return as soon as you’ve left.
Tucked in on Lyttelton’s London street, Civil and Naval is housed in a beautiful brick building which was historically home to DH Ludlow Civil & Naval tailors. The fit out is simple and elegant and the open plan design lends itself perfectly to beers on balmy nights or snuggling up by the fire – always raging on cooler days and always making the space extremely cosy – in the more chilly months.
Arbour Woodfire Pizza is the latest in a swathe of standout eateries open for business in Lyttelton. Nestled in-between a hairdresser and a backpackers, this wood-fired pizza place is striking from the curb.
The building has recently been custom-built as the owners’ original pop-up pizza joint was in need of an upgrade. The exterior is awash with cypress and an elaborate gate. Designed to look somewhat mysterious, it invites closer inspection.
Step inside and there’s no mistake you’re “in port”. An old Lyttelton fishing boat – adorned with cast iron mermaid – has been reclaimed and repurposed as a centrepiece bar. This charming seafaring vessel makes the space feel homely and familiar.
Arbour Woodfired Pizza and Bar
17 Oxford StreetArbour Woodfire Pizza is the latest in a swathe of standout eateries open for business in Lyttelton. Nestled in-between a hairdresser and a backpackers, this wood-fired pizza place is striking from the curb.
The building has recently been custom-built as the owners’ original pop-up pizza joint was in need of an upgrade. The exterior is awash with cypress and an elaborate gate. Designed to look somewhat mysterious, it invites closer inspection.
Step inside and there’s no mistake you’re “in port”. An old Lyttelton fishing boat – adorned with cast iron mermaid – has been reclaimed and repurposed as a centrepiece bar. This charming seafaring vessel makes the space feel homely and familiar.