# Christchurch (Lyttelton)

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/christchurch

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## Overview

- Region: [View Oceania & South Pacific on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=oceania-pacific)
- Port name: Christchurch (Lyttelton)
- English name: Christchurch (Lyttelton)
- Country: New Zealand
- Latitude / longitude: -43.60, 172.72

Ships dock at Lyttelton, and passengers head to Christchurch by shuttle or tour. No Japanese source could be confirmed, so the Japanese rendering is our own transliteration.

Checked: none (unverified)

## Port highlights

Checked: none (unverified)

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 23 °C / 74 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F |
| Feb | 23 °C / 73 °F | 11 °C / 51 °F |
| Mar | 20 °C / 69 °F | 9 °C / 47 °F |
| Apr | 17 °C / 63 °F | 5 °C / 42 °F |
| May | 15 °C / 58 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F |
| Jun | 12 °C / 53 °F | 0 °C / 33 °F |
| Jul | 11 °C / 53 °F | 0 °C / 31 °F |
| Aug | 13 °C / 55 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F |
| Sep | 15 °C / 59 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F |
| Oct | 17 °C / 63 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F |
| Nov | 20 °C / 67 °F | 7 °C / 44 °F |
| Dec | 21 °C / 70 °F | 10 °C / 49 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CHRISTCHURCH INTL · about 19.7 km from port · elevation difference about 33 m · Last checked: 2026-10-05

Checked: 2026-10-05

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: CHC
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: Unknown

About 20 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: none (unverified)

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [10-Night Oceania & South Pacific Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Auckland](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-edge-10n-sydney-australia-to-auckland)

- Region: Oceania & South Pacific
- Itinerary: Nov 2027
- Departure months: 2027-11
- Ship: Celebrity Edge
- Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Sydney (Australia) → Auckland
- Port: Sydney (Australia) › Milford Sound › Doubtful Sound › +6 › Auckland
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: From $1,110.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [9-Night Oceania & South Pacific Cruise from Sydney (Australia)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/anthem-of-the-seas-9n-sydney-australia)

- Region: Oceania & South Pacific
- Itinerary: Dec 2027
- Departure months: 2027-12
- Ship: Anthem of the Seas
- Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International
- Duration: 9 nights
- Departure / arrival: Sydney (Australia) → Sydney (Australia)
- Port: Sydney (Australia) › Milford Sound › Doubtful Sound › +4 › Sydney (Australia)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: From A$1,799.00 · Price on the AU site (AUD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [34-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Valparaiso to Sydney (Australia)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-34n-valparaiso-to-sydney-australia)

- Region: Ocean Crossings & World Voyages
- Itinerary: Feb 2027
- Departure months: 2027-02
- Ship: MSC Magnifica
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 34 nights
- Departure / arrival: Valparaiso → Sydney (Australia)
- Port: Valparaiso › Valparaiso › Hanga Roa › +8 › Sydney (Australia)
- Cruise type: One way / 12
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [13-Night Oceania & South Pacific Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Auckland](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/westerdam-13n-sydney-australia-to-auckland)

- Region: Oceania & South Pacific
- Itinerary: Oct 2027
- Departure months: 2027-10
- Ship: Westerdam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 13 nights
- Departure / arrival: Sydney (Australia) → Auckland
- Port: Sydney (Australia) › Melbourne › Christchurch (Lyttelton) › +5 › Auckland
- Cruise type: One way / 9
- Amount: From $2,454.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

## Links

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Oceania & South Pacific on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=oceania-pacific)
- [10-Night Oceania & South Pacific Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Auckland](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-edge-10n-sydney-australia-to-auckland)
- [9-Night Oceania & South Pacific Cruise from Sydney (Australia)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/anthem-of-the-seas-9n-sydney-australia)
- [34-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Valparaiso to Sydney (Australia)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-magnifica-34n-valparaiso-to-sydney-australia)
- [13-Night Oceania & South Pacific Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Auckland](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/westerdam-13n-sydney-australia-to-auckland)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- Unverified (no source recorded for this information)