03 History, Houses, Harbour & Hike - West Lyttelton

Walk 03 - History, Houses, Harbour and Hike - West Lyttelton to Corsair Bay with Local Historian Liza Rossie

Explore walking through West Lyttelton to Corsair Bay with local historian Liza Rossie. Hear fascinating stories of the area’s distinctive character and heritage. Starting at Grubb cottage enjoy a hike around to Magazine Bay (which was where Mr Grubb’s Nineteenth century boatbuilding business was based.) Enjoy a lunchtime picnic at Te Ana Marina. Walk back via a different route to view the historic homes on Simeon Quay and hear about some of the rich history surrounding these distinctive cottages and houses from a bygone era.

Duration: 3 and a half hours, 5km

WALK - Partly formed track, some up and down

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring a sunhat, jacket, camera, water bottle, a picnic lunch and hand sanitiser.

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