Lyttelton may be just 12 km from Christchurch, but nestled on an ancient volcano crater rim, overlooking a commercial port and a scenic harbour, it can seem a world apart.
Lyttelton is a port town on the north shore of Lyttelton Harbour, at the north-western end of Banks Peninsula and close to Christchurch, on the eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Port Hills is one of the largest athletics clubs in Canterbury with over 400 members.
Diamond Harbour is a small settlement on Banks Peninsula, New Zealand on the south side of Lyttelton Harbour.
The Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum is a must see destination on Banks Peninsula.
Banks Peninsula is a peninsula of volcanic origin on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Hinewai is an ecological restoration project on Banks Peninsula, privately owned and managed by the Maurice White Native Forest Trust, but freely open the public on foot.
The Church was built in 1864-65 and has been in regular use since then.
Akaroa Museum is focused on the history of Banks Peninsula. Its varied collections include archives, art, photography, costume and textiles, taonga, and technology.
The Giant's House - A historic Akaroa house with original artworks, terraced gardens with sculptures and mosaics.