Christchurch (Lyttelton) : Profile

Location

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.

Clearance

Customs
Tel:+64 03 328 7259, Fax:+64 03 328 7763

MAF Quarantine
Tel:+64 03 328 7166, Fax:+64 03 328 7186
MQSLYT@maf.govt.nz

The Magazine Bay area has been left in decline for over a decade since its breakwater was removed. Following serious storm damage at the start of 2002, and subsequent earthquake damage in 2010 and 2011, Lytletton Marina should be used with caution.

The Marina offers no protection from the fierce southerly winds that blow across the harbour from Gebbies Pass and several boats have sunk during storms in recent years here.

The local Council now have responsibility for the area of land known as Naval Point and Magazine Bay. This includes the marina facilities, jetties extending to magazine Bay and the public slipway. Day-to-day maintenance of the 46 Marina berths is by the Naval Point Yacht Club.

Redevelopment plans have been proposed, to develop the marina area and build a new breakwater, however to date, nothing has been confirmed or started.

Last updated July 2011.

(Information from 2005) 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:+64 0800 627 462, Fax:+64 03 328 7719

Yacht Clubs

Christchurch Yacht Club
Monks Bay
Tel:(03) 384 1311, Fax:(03) 384 0411
http://www.cyc.net.nz , johooker@watchdog.net.nz
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. The YC suffered damage during the Feb 2011 earthquake.

Naval Point Yacht Club
N.P.C.L., PO Box 19-733, Christchurch
Tel:03 328 7029
http://www.navalpoint.co.nz/

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