Lyttelton Rail Tunnel, Christchurch

Name: Lyttelton Rail Tunnel
Address: Christchurch, New Zealand

#133 among attractions in Christchurch

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Facts and practical information

The Lyttelton Rail Tunnel, initially called the Moorhouse Tunnel, links the city of Christchurch with the port of Lyttelton in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's oldest operational rail tunnel, and is on the Lyttelton Line, one of the first railways built by Canterbury Provincial Railways. ()

Coordinates: 43°35'32"S, 172°42'46"E

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LytteltonChristchurch New Zealand

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Day trips

Lyttelton Rail Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridle Path, Mount Cavendish, Lyttelton Timeball Station, Tauhinukorokio / Mount Pleasant.

~1290 ftW
Hiking trail, Hiking, Outdoor activities
Bridle Path, Christchurch
7 min walk • Nestled on the outskirts of Christchurch, New Zealand, the Bridle Path is a historic hiking trail that offers both a workout for the body and a feast for the eyes. This well-trodden path, carved by the early settlers in the 1850s, is a testament to the determination of...
~1480 ftNE
Mountain, Park
Mount Cavendish
8 min walk • Mount Cavendish, located in the stunning Port Hills of Christchurch, New Zealand, offers a breathtaking panorama that captivates locals and tourists alike. As a prominent park area, it is an essential part of the scenic landscape and recreational space within the...
1.2 miSE
Lookout, Lighthouse, Architecture
Lyttelton Timeball Station, Lyttelton
32 min walk • The Lyttelton Timeball Station is a heritage-registered time ball station and prominent local landmark in Lyttelton, New Zealand.
0.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tauhinukorokio / Mount Pleasant
20 min walk • Tauhinukorokio / Mount Pleasant, also known just as either Mount Pleasant or Tauhinukorokio individually, is the highest elevation in the eastern Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand.
1.1 miW
Natural feature, Nature, Natural attraction
Port Hills, Christchurch
30 min walk • The Port Hills are a range of hills in Canterbury, New Zealand, so named because they lie between the city of Christchurch and its port at Lyttelton. They are an eroded remnant of the Lyttelton volcano, which erupted millions of years ago.
0.6 miNW
43°35'5"S • 172°42'25"E
Christchurch Gondola, Christchurch
16 min walk • Restaurant
~760 ftS
Tunnel
Lyttelton road tunnel, Christchurch
4 min walk • The Lyttelton road tunnel runs through the Port Hills to connect the New Zealand city of Christchurch and its seaport, Lyttelton. It opened in 1964 and carries just over 10,000 vehicles per day as part of State Highway 74.
1.1 miN
43°34'39"S • 172°42'18"E
Heathcote Valley Gallery, Christchurch
28 min walk • Museum

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How to get to Lyttelton Rail Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lyttelton Rail Tunnel:

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Lyttelton Jetty • Lines: 155 (25 min walk)