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Lyttelton has suffered major damage as a result of three earthquakes and it looks very different now that many of the beautiful old buildings have come down. But many businesses
have reopened and the business community continues to discuss how to recover and rebuild our port town. The community is positive and resilient and that is what makes Lyttelton so special at the end of the
day.
For news go to LHBA's news page.
Introduction: Lyttelton Harbour is a beautiful scenic harbour located right beside the city of Christchurch. It offers the visitor spectacular scenery, a fascinating  Maori and European history and an abundance of recreational opportunities. You can experience Lyttelton Harbour for yourself by driving the short distance through the Lyttelton RoadTunnel or
over the Port Hills.
Lyttelton Harbour is the northern major sea inlet on Banks Peninsula, the one prominent feature on the coast of Canterbury, New Zealand. Banks Peninsula was once a volcanic island and Lyttelton Harbour the sea-filled crater of a
volcano that erupted 11 million years ago.
Lyttelton Harbour, Te Whaka or Te Whaka-raupo (the harbour of the bullrush reeds) has been home for theMaori for hundreds of years. Banks Peninsula was first sighted by Europeans on 16 February 1770 from the Endeavour during
James Cook's first voyage to New Zealand. Originally the harbour was called Cook's mistake by one of the earliest european visitors.
The harbour runs westwards for eight miles from between two imposing headlands, Godley on the northern side of the harbour and Adderley Head on the southern side. It is almost a uniform mile and a quarter in width, until beyond the
township of Lyttelton where itopens into three wide and shallow bays.
In the middle of the harbour lie three fascinating islands - Quail, Ripapa and King Billy. Further Information on the area can be found in the Visitor Info section of this website.We
know you will enjoy your visit to Lyttelton
Harbour!
Walking Map of Lyttelton click Here Click Here to view News for the Lyttelton Harbour
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