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Lyttelton Harbour

Lyttelton 2004, New Zealand
64 03 328 9093
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Lyttelton
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Bodies of Water
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Waiheke Island, New Zealand
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Lyttleton township appears to be bouncing back slowly, after the tremendous damage this important port town received from the Christchurch earthquake. Extremely sad to see the destruction of the Timeball Station and many other historic buildings, businesses and homes being devastated. The night we drove through the tunnel to Lyttleton for fish and chips, the port was very busy loading... More

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Otago, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

I spent parts of my youth sailing on this peaceful harbour, exploring bays and inlets, and taking the trip in the ferry across to Diamond harbour. Even on its grey days it is a benign and friendly kind of harbour. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Terrific views and atmosphere and great post quake spirit! More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

Noisy and polluted with all the port stuff going on. Round further from the port it gets nicer though. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

The port of Lyttleton has suffered some major damage to its infrastructure from the many quakes over the las 15 months however they are acting quickly to get things back on track and it is a must to visit when in the area... The locals have gon all out to make a must visit and welcome all to their beautiful... More

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kanagawa
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2010
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Tokyo, Japan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2009
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