Lyttleton
(population 3100)From Christchurch drive up one of the three passes over the crater rim or drive through the tunnel in the old volcano's wall and you will see Lyttleton. Lyttleton is a historical port town lying in Lyttleton Harbor Bay. Lyttleton offers scenic views, old buildings and good cafes.
Culture and Entertainment
Museums
Lyttleton Museum
This museum primarily discusses topics related to marine.
Timeball Station
Timeball Station looks like a Scottish castle. The function of this station was to signal time and shipping information to ships. The station was in use from 1876 till the 1930's. The rare timeball mechanism is still working.