Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Buses 28 and 535 run from Christchurch to Lyttelton (adult/child $3.50/1.80, 25 minutes).
At the time of writing, the Summit Rd to Christchurch and the road to Sumner were
closed.
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Governors Bay
POP 870
From Lyttelton, the harbour road wends west for a scenic 9km to pretty Governors Bay,
where there are a couple of good spots for lunch. If you continue on you'll reach Banks
Peninsula via a winding route that's longer but more scenic than SH75.
Sleeping & Eating
Governors Bay Hotel
( 03-329 9433;
www.governorsbayhotel.co.nz
;
52 Main Rd; d $110-160, mains $18-33; 11am-late; )
Dat-
ing from 1870, this is one of NZ's oldest still-operating pubs. You couldn't want for a
more inviting deck to knock back an afternoon tipple on, and the food is excellent too,
covering all of the classic pub-grub bases. Upstairs is accommodation in chicly renovated
rooms with shared bathrooms.
PUB
$$
She Chocolat
( 03-329 9825;
www.shechocolat.com
; 79 Main Rd; mains $13-20; 10am-4pm)
These New Age choco-
holics conjure up excellent food and terrific views. Chocolate has embedded itself deeply
into the menu, infiltrating porridge, kumara cakes and rice-paper rolls, plus there's a range
of truffles to enjoy with your coffee.
CAFE
$$
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Banks Peninsula
POP 3050
Gorgeous Banks Peninsula (Horomaka) was formed by two giant volcanic eruptions about
eight million years ago. Harbours and bays radiate out from the peninsula's centre, giving
it an unusual cogwheel shape. The historic town of
Akaroa
, 80km from Christchurch, is a
