This panorama shows the view over Lyttelton and Lyttelton Harbour from the top of the Lyttelton Time Ball Station. The picture was taken early one December morning on a clear day from the landward side of the tower giving a clear view over the town. The roof of the Time Ball station is a fantastic place for a panoramic view over Lyttelton and the Banks Peninsula

Top of Lyttelton Timeball Station - Banks Peninsula visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Top of Lyttelton Timeball Station' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Canterbury.

The Lyttelton Time Ball Station is a Category I listed Historic Place in the port town of Lyttelton, just south of Christchurch and next to the Banks Peninsula in Canterbury region of New Zealand.

For more information about the history and function of the station please see the Lyttelton Timeball Station panorama. This panorama shows the view over the town from the roof of the Timeball Station tower. There is another panorama of Lyttelton Harbour also taken from the roof.

Lyttelton Timeball Station
2 Reserve Terrace
Lyttelton, New Zealand
Tel: (03) 328-7311
Lyttelton Timeball Station Email

From Christchurch, take the 73 and then the 74 south along Tunnel Road. At the southern end of the tunnel turn left into Lyttelton.

Bus: #28 and #35 buses to Lyttelton from Christchurch Bus Exchange.