Guidebook for Lyttelton
Drinks & Nightlife
Civil and naval is one of my absolute favourite spots. Offering an excellent selection of wine, craft beers and personalised cocktails. The menu is tapas style and includes a number of dishes we love and our previous guests have rated as some of the best they have experienced in NZ. The seasonal greens are a staple in my life and you really must try the macaroni cheese; (I fear they may no longer be on the menu) but the brown butter prawns were so good, we know people who adored them, even though they are allergic to shellfish.
34 locals recommend
Civil and Naval
16 London StCivil and naval is one of my absolute favourite spots. Offering an excellent selection of wine, craft beers and personalised cocktails. The menu is tapas style and includes a number of dishes we love and our previous guests have rated as some of the best they have experienced in NZ. The seasonal greens are a staple in my life and you really must try the macaroni cheese; (I fear they may no longer be on the menu) but the brown butter prawns were so good, we know people who adored them, even though they are allergic to shellfish.
Spooky Boogie
54 London StEruption Brewing
26 London StMr. Brightside Rooftop Bar
152 Oxford TerraceO.G.B Bar & Cocktail Bar
28 Cathedral SquareShopping
This is a wonderful local store selling all kinds of quirky (and useful) locally produced products many of which appear throughout the studio. If you want a stylish little reminder of your time in Lyttleton this is without doubt the place to find it!
6 locals recommend
Henry Trading
33 London StThis is a wonderful local store selling all kinds of quirky (and useful) locally produced products many of which appear throughout the studio. If you want a stylish little reminder of your time in Lyttleton this is without doubt the place to find it!
The Tannery is a small boutique vintage style, shopping mall. It promises a wonderful selection of boutique stores, many of which sell limited edition NZ made or designed goods. There is also a day spa, boutique cinema and a wonderful selection of cafes and restaurants onsite.
https://thetannery.co.nz/
205 locals recommend
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdThe Tannery is a small boutique vintage style, shopping mall. It promises a wonderful selection of boutique stores, many of which sell limited edition NZ made or designed goods. There is also a day spa, boutique cinema and a wonderful selection of cafes and restaurants onsite.
https://thetannery.co.nz/
Essentials
This is the local Supermarket. It is very well stocked, has a selection of excellent wine and craft beer and favours locally produced items. Opening hours are 7am : 9pm
23 locals recommend
SuperValue Lyttelton
17 London StThis is the local Supermarket. It is very well stocked, has a selection of excellent wine and craft beer and favours locally produced items. Opening hours are 7am : 9pm
This is the local Pharmacy and Post Office. If you need medication or to post a letter this is your spot. This post office is one of 5 in the world from which you can send a post card, postmarked from Antartica ......
Lyttelton Pharmacy
19 London StThis is the local Pharmacy and Post Office. If you need medication or to post a letter this is your spot. This post office is one of 5 in the world from which you can send a post card, postmarked from Antartica ......
Getting Around
Just a heads up: This is one of the closest Gas Stations to Lyttelton and it's about 6.3 km (9 min drive) from London St on the Christchurch side of the tunnel. There are no Gas stations in Lyttelton.
Challenge Port Hills
350 Port Hills RdJust a heads up: This is one of the closest Gas Stations to Lyttelton and it's about 6.3 km (9 min drive) from London St on the Christchurch side of the tunnel. There are no Gas stations in Lyttelton.
Parks & Nature
This is the historic walking track, the early settlers of Christchurch took when moving from the port, up and over the hills, down into christchurch. It takes about 40 minutes to the top and summits along the road from the gondola. From the top you can walk back the way you came, catch the gondola down and bus back to Lyttelton, or walk one of the other (steeper) tracks back down into Lyttelton.
14 locals recommend
Bridle Path
This is the historic walking track, the early settlers of Christchurch took when moving from the port, up and over the hills, down into christchurch. It takes about 40 minutes to the top and summits along the road from the gondola. From the top you can walk back the way you came, catch the gondola down and bus back to Lyttelton, or walk one of the other (steeper) tracks back down into Lyttelton.
Corsair Bay is a lovely local beach; it's easy to find and promises a true Kiwi beach experience.
18 locals recommend
Corsair Bay
Corsair Bay is a lovely local beach; it's easy to find and promises a true Kiwi beach experience.
Entertainment & Activities
YMCA Adventure Centre
239 Waltham RdIf you like indoor rock climbing this is the place for you.
This is the closest cinema complex to Lyttelton. It promises both a boutique selection of movies and a luxury viewing experience.
10 locals recommend
Deluxe Cinemas
This is the closest cinema complex to Lyttelton. It promises both a boutique selection of movies and a luxury viewing experience.
Food scene
Arbour Woodfired Pizza and Bar
17 Oxford StreetSUPER
5 Norwich QuayCivil and Naval
16 London StCassels & Sons Brewing
3 Garlands Rd5th Street
5 Elgin StInati restaurant
48 Hereford St