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Introducing Lyttelton
Southeast of Christchurch are the prominent Port Hills, which slope down to the city’s port at Lyttelton Harbour. Christchurch’s first European settlers landed here in 1850 to embark on their historic trek over the hills. With attractive heritage architecture and eclectic café-bars, it’s now a popular weekend get-away and dining destination for in-the-know foodies. Lyttleton is still a working port, and the raffish charm of the old waterfront pubs contrasts with the gentrifying scene just up the hill along London St.
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Regular ferries and boat cruises provide access to sheltered islands and across the water to sleepy Diamond Harbour. If you’ve got your own transport, the harbour road wends a scenic 15-minute route to pretty Governors Bay with a couple of good spots for lunch.
The Lyttelton visitor information centre (03-328 7350; visitorcentre@lyttelton.net.nz, www.lytteltonharbour.co.nz.; 34 London St St; 9am-5pm) is at Anchor Fine Arts.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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