Christchurch (Lyttelton) : Profile

Clearance

The Port of Lyttelton (Christchurch) is located on the north side of Banks Peninsular which is broadly speaking, half way down the East Coast of the south island.

Customs
Tel:03 328 7259, Fax:03 328 7763

MAF Quarantine
Tel:03 328 7166, Fax:03 328 7186
MQSLYT@maf.govt.nz

Docking

Lyttelton Marina suffered serious storm damage at the start of 2002, this time by winds up to 120 km, with 6 boats sunk and others damaged. It is recommended to use this marina with caution. Previous storms had already destroyed much of the marina and the floating pontoons, and so the latest situation should be checked. Lyttelton Marina Ltd runs the jetty style marina (i.e. not a floating pontoon marina) and also the piles which are in the inner harbour. The office for Lyttelton Marina Ltd is currently housed in with Lyttelton Marine Brokers, just east of the yacht club building.

June 2003: the situation remains unchanged with no signs of re-construction.

There are some moorings for rent/lease, (swing and pile). While there are some very good anchorages locally, they are in the main in bays opposite to the port of Lyttelton or just outside the main harbour. Effectively between a half and one hours motoring (5 knts) from the port or inner harbour. The inner harbour has some pile moorings and occasionally some are available for rent, but the fees are about $9.00 NZ/day. This may sound cheap, but by NZ standards, they are expensive, and no facilities.

Lyttelton Marina Ltd
Naval Point, P.O. Box 8, Lyttelton
Tel:0800 627 462, Fax:03 328 7719

Yacht Clubs

Christchurch Yacht Club
Sumner Estuary
The club has updated its haulout and berthing facilities with one slipway now available capable of 45' x 14' x 6'3" draught and 15 tons; also new floating pontoon with water & electricity which can be used at all states of the tide. Club members will provide assistance in the approach which is across a bar to the estuary. There is an excellent chandlery nearby, and cafes, restaurants, supermarkets etc.

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