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Lyttelton Timeball Station
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The Lyttelton Timeball Station is a heritage-registered time ball station and prominent local landmark in Lyttelton, New Zealand. The original station was significantly damaged by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in 2010 and 2011, and finally collapsed on 13 June 2011 after a magnitude 6.4 aftershock.
Nearby attractions
Lyttelton Farmers Market
London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre
20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Quail Island Adventures
B-Jetty, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Cruise Berth - Lyttelton
Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Lyttelton Library and Customer Services
18 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Nearby restaurants
SUPER
5 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Arbour Woodfired Pizza and Bar
17 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, Christchurch 8841, New Zealand
Glamour Cake
8 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Lyttelton Coffee Co.
29 London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Sherpa Kai
10 Oxford Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Lyttelton Bakery
8 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Coffee Culture Lyttelton
18 London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Civil and Naval Bar & Eatery
16 London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Eruption Brewing
26 London Street, Lyttelton, Christchurch 8082, New Zealand
The Lyttelton Arms
15a London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Nearby local services
Lyttelton Port Company Limited
Cashin Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Black Cat Cruises
5 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Lyttelton Jetty
Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
FreshChoice Lyttelton
17 London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Steam Tug Lyttelton
East Wharf, Spreydon, Lyttelton 8024, New Zealand
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch
41 Chapmans Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
The Lyttel Kiwi
15 London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
The Loons
16 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Henry Trading
33 London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Cruise Berth
Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Nearby hotels
Dockside Accommodation
22 Sumner Road, Lyttelton, Christchurch 8012, New Zealand
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Lyttelton Timeball Station
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Lyttelton Timeball Station

2 Reserve Terrace, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
4.6(128)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Lyttelton Timeball Station is a heritage-registered time ball station and prominent local landmark in Lyttelton, New Zealand. The original station was significantly damaged by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in 2010 and 2011, and finally collapsed on 13 June 2011 after a magnitude 6.4 aftershock.

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attractions: Lyttelton Farmers Market, The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, Quail Island Adventures, Cruise Berth - Lyttelton, Lyttelton Library and Customer Services, restaurants: SUPER, Arbour Woodfired Pizza and Bar, Glamour Cake, Lyttelton Coffee Co., Sherpa Kai, Lyttelton Bakery, Coffee Culture Lyttelton, Civil and Naval Bar & Eatery, Eruption Brewing, The Lyttelton Arms, local businesses: Lyttelton Port Company Limited, Black Cat Cruises, Lyttelton Jetty, FreshChoice Lyttelton, Steam Tug Lyttelton, Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, The Lyttel Kiwi, The Loons, Henry Trading, Cruise Berth
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Lyttelton Farmers Market

The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre

Quail Island Adventures

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Lyttelton Library and Customer Services

Lyttelton Farmers Market

Lyttelton Farmers Market

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Open until 12:00 AM
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The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre

The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre

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Quail Island Adventures

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Cruise Berth - Lyttelton

Cruise Berth - Lyttelton

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Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Lyttelton Timeball Station

SUPER

Arbour Woodfired Pizza and Bar

Glamour Cake

Lyttelton Coffee Co.

Sherpa Kai

Lyttelton Bakery

Coffee Culture Lyttelton

Civil and Naval Bar & Eatery

Eruption Brewing

The Lyttelton Arms

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Arbour Woodfired Pizza and Bar

Arbour Woodfired Pizza and Bar

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Glamour Cake

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Lyttelton Coffee Co.

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Black Cat Cruises

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Reviews of Lyttelton Timeball Station

4.6
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26w

Great views, i came on a quiet week day because every time iv tried to go there isnt a car park at all even close by and the entrance is a bit confusing. Step hill and steps so not fatty cripple friendly ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ The original station was damaged by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in 2010 and 2011, and finally collapsed in 13th June 2011 after a magnitude 6.4 aftershock. Fundraising rebuild project got underway in July 2017 then reopened 2 November 2018. Lots of several information books and boards to read about the history of the site. One seat and...

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5.0
43w

An incredible piece of history for such a young country NZ is. So very important that this was restored after the tragic 2011 earthquakes that took place Christchurch wide. Well worth the visit and the great views. Lots of activity to see with the harbour below. We worth the drive up and over the saddle hill road that brings you up and over the hill to the village of Sumner. Grab yourself a treat with a...

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5.0
3y

Really interesting historical site with fabulous views back over the harbour and surrounds.

Site was damaged by the earthquake but had been wonderfully restored with plenty of information placards about the history of the site.

But for this one, honestly itโ€™s the view which is worth the hike up the mountain...

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Great views, i came on a quiet week day because every time iv tried to go there isnt a car park at all even close by and the entrance is a bit confusing. Step hill and steps so not fatty cripple friendly ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ The original station was damaged by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in 2010 and 2011, and finally collapsed in 13th June 2011 after a magnitude 6.4 aftershock. Fundraising rebuild project got underway in July 2017 then reopened 2 November 2018. Lots of several information books and boards to read about the history of the site. One seat and a telescope.
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Really interesting historical site with fabulous views back over the harbour and surrounds. Site was damaged by the earthquake but had been wonderfully restored with plenty of information placards about the history of the site. But for this one, honestly itโ€™s the view which is worth the hike up the mountain for. Fabulous spot!!!
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Great views, i came on a quiet week day because every time iv tried to go there isnt a car park at all even close by and the entrance is a bit confusing. Step hill and steps so not fatty cripple friendly ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ The original station was damaged by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks in 2010 and 2011, and finally collapsed in 13th June 2011 after a magnitude 6.4 aftershock. Fundraising rebuild project got underway in July 2017 then reopened 2 November 2018. Lots of several information books and boards to read about the history of the site. One seat and a telescope.
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Really interesting historical site with fabulous views back over the harbour and surrounds. Site was damaged by the earthquake but had been wonderfully restored with plenty of information placards about the history of the site. But for this one, honestly itโ€™s the view which is worth the hike up the mountain for. Fabulous spot!!!
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