# Timeball Station, Lyttelton

> A historic tower above Lyttelton Harbour where a ball dropped daily to let ships set their chronometers.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-timeball-station/

A historic tower above Lyttelton Harbour where a ball dropped daily to let ships set their chronometers. Views over the harbour make the short walk up worthwhile; the road is steep and narrow, so park in town and walk.

- **Nearest town:** Christchurch, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -43.6070, 172.7230

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to Akaroa](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-banks-peninsula-akaroa/)

## Nearby

- [Quail Island (Ōtamahua)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-quail-island/) – 4 km
- [Ferrymead Heritage Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ferrymead/) – 5 km
- [Sumner Beach and Cave Rock](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-sumner-cave-rock/) – 5 km
- [Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-cardboard-cathedral/) – 11 km

## FAQs

### Where is Timeball Station, Lyttelton?

Timeball Station, Lyttelton is in Christchurch, New Zealand, at GPS -43.6070, 172.7230.

### Which road trips pass Timeball Station, Lyttelton?

Timeball Station, Lyttelton is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to Akaroa.

### What is there to see near Timeball Station, Lyttelton?

Places worth a stop nearby: Quail Island (Ōtamahua) (4 km), Ferrymead Heritage Park (5 km), Sumner Beach and Cave Rock (5 km) and Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral (11 km).

### When is the best time to visit Timeball Station, Lyttelton?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)