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- | ==Christchurch (Lyttelton)== | + | ==Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand (Port of Entry)== |
- | [[Image:Christchurch_NZ1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Christchuch - from space]] | + | [[Image:Christchurch_NZ1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|'''Christchuch - from space'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'') | ||
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+ | '''Overview''' | ||
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Christchurch is serviced by the commercial port of Lyttelton. Lyttelton Harbour lies in one of two extinct volcanoes which forms Banks Peninsula named after the famous Botanist Sir Joseph Banks, Botanist and sponsor of Captain Cooks first voyage of discovery. Lyttelton is an historic port town which received the first immigrant ships organised by the Canterbury Corporation. the area was infact settled much earlier by the early pre-adamite settlors as early as the 1840's. Marori lived in the banks penisula area for centerarys before the english and french settlors and the region has many interesting cruising destinations including the pituresque Akaroa Harbour. | Christchurch is serviced by the commercial port of Lyttelton. Lyttelton Harbour lies in one of two extinct volcanoes which forms Banks Peninsula named after the famous Botanist Sir Joseph Banks, Botanist and sponsor of Captain Cooks first voyage of discovery. Lyttelton is an historic port town which received the first immigrant ships organised by the Canterbury Corporation. the area was infact settled much earlier by the early pre-adamite settlors as early as the 1840's. Marori lived in the banks penisula area for centerarys before the english and french settlors and the region has many interesting cruising destinations including the pituresque Akaroa Harbour. | ||
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+ | ==Charts== | ||
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | ||
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+ | ==Radio Nets== | ||
+ | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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- | == | + | ==Local Weather== |
- | ' | + | Christchurch has a temperate climate, with maximum temperatures in January ranging from 15 °C to 25 °C (59–77 °F) (often reaching 30 °C/86 °F or higher), and maximum temperatures in July ranging from 5 °C to 15 °C (41–59 °F). The summer climate is often moderated by a sea breeze from the northeast, but a record temperature of 41.6 °C (107 °F) was reached in February 1973. A notable feature of the weather is the nor'wester, a hot föhn wind that occasionally reaches storm force, causing widespread minor damage to property.[5] |
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+ | In winter it is common for the temperature to fall below 0 °C (32 °F) at night. There are on average 70 days of ground frost per year.[6] Snow falls occur on average once or twice a year in the hill suburbs and about once or twice every two years on the plain. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Approach and Navigation== |
Details? | Details? | ||
- | + | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | |
- | Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc. | + | Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc. |
- | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs | + | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== |
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+ | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
* [http://www.navalpoint.co.nz Naval Point Yacht Club] The main yacht club for the Christchurch region. | * [http://www.navalpoint.co.nz Naval Point Yacht Club] The main yacht club for the Christchurch region. | ||
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- | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
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+ | : fuel notes | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : water notes | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : electricity notes | ||
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Available? | Available? | ||
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===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
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Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
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- | + | ==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | |
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 03:51, 31 May 2011
Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand (Port of Entry)
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| [ Photo gallery] |
| [ Local chartlet] |
Overview
Christchurch is serviced by the commercial port of Lyttelton. Lyttelton Harbour lies in one of two extinct volcanoes which forms Banks Peninsula named after the famous Botanist Sir Joseph Banks, Botanist and sponsor of Captain Cooks first voyage of discovery. Lyttelton is an historic port town which received the first immigrant ships organised by the Canterbury Corporation. the area was infact settled much earlier by the early pre-adamite settlors as early as the 1840's. Marori lived in the banks penisula area for centerarys before the english and french settlors and the region has many interesting cruising destinations including the pituresque Akaroa Harbour.
Cruising the area
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No
- Chart No
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Christchurch has a temperate climate, with maximum temperatures in January ranging from 15 °C to 25 °C (59–77 °F) (often reaching 30 °C/86 °F or higher), and maximum temperatures in July ranging from 5 °C to 15 °C (41–59 °F). The summer climate is often moderated by a sea breeze from the northeast, but a record temperature of 41.6 °C (107 °F) was reached in February 1973. A notable feature of the weather is the nor'wester, a hot föhn wind that occasionally reaches storm force, causing widespread minor damage to property.[5]
In winter it is common for the temperature to fall below 0 °C (32 °F) at night. There are on average 70 days of ground frost per year.[6] Snow falls occur on average once or twice a year in the hill suburbs and about once or twice every two years on the plain.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Details?
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Naval Point Yacht Club The main yacht club for the Christchurch region.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- fuel notes
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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