Overview

Community Relations

Lyttelton Port of Christchurch has literally been at the heart of Lyttelton for almost 160 years. Our central physical location means that the port's business inevitably impacts on our local community, therefore we endeavour to make this interaction as positive and beneficial as we can. The local and wider community play a pivotal role in our operations and we are committed to working together.

If you have any community concerns or questions please email us.

For updated information on news and happenings at the port visit our new News and Events section under Newsroom.

Click on the links to learn more about sponsorships we undertake and our environmental principles.

Consultation and Information Sharing

LPC is mindful of the impact our business can have on the local community and we are committed to engaging with our local community on issues of interest. During the 2007/2008 year LPC initiated two major consultation exercises, one relating to public ferry access, and the other to possible capital dredging of the shipping navigation channel and in early 2009 we hosted a public information day related to the propopsed coal stockyard expansion project.

LPC is also actively invovled in or represented on a variety of local community organisations and associations.

Free Harbour Cruises

Did you know that 99% of Canterbury's trade is by sea? Learn this and more on a free Lyttelton Port of Christchurch harbour cruise, offered once a month. Relax onboard and take in the sights of the port from the water. In one hour cruise you will learn about the port's various operational areas which are at the heart of international trade for Canterbury.

The cruise takes visitors alongside Cashin Quay and the container terminal where they can see the cranes and straddles at work. Other points of interest include the historic dry dock and the coal stockpile. An informative commentary is provided throughout the tour. Although the cruise is free we do ask that you consider making a gold coin donation, which goes to support Cholmondeley Children's Home

Over the Summer (Oct - May) the tours are on Tug Lyttelton and sail at 11am on the second Sunday of the month.
During the winter months (June - Sept) the tours are conducted on the Canterbury Cat and sail at 11am on the third Sunday of the month.

Boarding takes place at the public ferry terminal, just off the Oxford Street over bridge in Lyttelton. Bookings are essential. To book a free public port tour, contact Lyttelton Port of Christchurch reception on 328-8198.

Link to a film clip showing the Signalmen at the Timeball Station and how Lyttetlon Harbour looked in 1933