# Jack Tar Sailing Co, Christchurch

Jack Tar Sailing Co is an attraction at Lyttelton Wharf, Lyttelton, the map pin sits in Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Jack%20Tar%20Sailing%20Co%2C%20Lyttelton%20Wharf%2C%20Lyttelton%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jack%20Tar%20Sailing%20Co%2C%20Lyttelton%20Wharf%2C%20Lyttelton%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 0274 355 239.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Norwich Qy near Dublin St, route 8, route 155) is 181 m away. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Lyttelton Wharf, Lyttelton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 0274 355 239 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.jacktarsailing.co.nz/, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

Offering a wide variety of chartered sailing tours and adventures in and around Lyttelton. Sailing Friday to Sunday all year round. Please refer website for sailing times.

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## Getting there

- Bus stop, Norwich Qy near Dublin St, 181 m (routes 8, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Lyttelton Wharf, 215 m (routes 8, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Norwich Quay near Canterbury St, 246 m (routes 8, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Jack%20Tar%20Sailing%20Co%2C%20Lyttelton%20Wharf%2C%20Lyttelton%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.60482106414602,172.71829613837878)

## Nearby

- [Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society](https://www.chch.live/business/tug-lyttelton-preservation-society-lyttelton), Attractions, 80 m
- [Volo Jetski Adventures](https://www.chch.live/business/volo-jetski-adventures-lyttelton), Attractions, 136 m
- [Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.chch.live/business/fisherman-s-wharf-lyttelton), Restaurants, 169 m
- [Ground Food Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/ground-food-tours-lyttelton), Attractions, 201 m
- [Super Liquor](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-lyttelton), Bottle stores, 217 m
- [Marinetec Engineering](https://www.chch.live/business/marinetec-engineering-lyttelton), Metal Construction, 227 m
- [Sutton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1187-sutton-reserve), Botanic, 179 m
- [Lyttelton War Memorial](https://www.chch.live/park/1214-lyttelton-war-memorial), park, 256 m
- [Simeon Quay Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1759-simeon-quay-reserve), park, 324 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Lyttelton Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-37), Library, 308 m

## The nearest other attractions

- [Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society](https://www.chch.live/business/tug-lyttelton-preservation-society-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 80 m
- [Volo Jetski Adventures](https://www.chch.live/business/volo-jetski-adventures-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 136 m
- [Ground Food Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/ground-food-tours-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 201 m
- [Grubb Cottage](https://www.chch.live/business/grubb-cottage-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 341 m
- [Opening Soon: Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-te-uaka-the-lyttelton-museum-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 350 m
- [Timeball-Keepers Foundations](https://www.chch.live/business/timeball-keepers-foundations-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 713 m
- [ParaPro](https://www.chch.live/business/parapro-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 845 m
- [Christchurch Discovery Ride](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-discovery-ride-heathcote-valley), Heathcote Valley, 1.7 km
- [Every one in Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-christchurch)

## Also in Christchurch

- [Mt Evans Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/mt-evans-bed-and-breakfast-christchurch), B&Bs, 5.0 km
- [Charteris Bay Golf Club](https://www.chch.live/business/charteris-bay-golf-club-christchurch), Clubs, 5.1 km
- [Orton Bradley Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/orton-bradley-cafe-christchurch-2), Restaurants, 5.1 km
- [Governors Bay Bed and Breakfast](https://www.chch.live/business/governors-bay-bed-and-breakfast-christchurch), B&Bs, 5.3 km
- [Orton Bradley Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/orton-bradley-cafe-christchurch), Cafés, 5.9 km
- [Chateris Bay Golf Club](https://www.chch.live/business/chateris-bay-golf-club-christchurch), Golf courses, 6.0 km
- [Orton Bradley Group Campsite](https://www.chch.live/business/orton-bradley-group-campsite-christchurch), Campgrounds, 6.4 km
- [Sign of Kiwi](https://www.chch.live/business/sign-of-kiwi-christchurch), Cafés, 6.5 km
- [Big Rock](https://www.chch.live/business/big-rock-christchurch), Attractions, 7.5 km
- [Linwood Pool: Te Pou Toetoe](https://www.chch.live/business/linwood-pool-te-pou-toetoe-christchurch), Sports centres, 8.3 km

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.60482106414602&lon=172.71829613837878)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.60482106414602,172.71829613837878,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Jack%20Tar%20Sailing%20Co)


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Jack Tar Sailing Co?**

An attraction in Christchurch, Christchurch.

**Where is Jack Tar Sailing Co?**

Lyttelton Wharf, Lyttelton, the map pin sits in Christchurch. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.60482106414602,172.71829613837878,17)

**Is Jack Tar Sailing Co still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Jack Tar Sailing Co?**

phone [0274 355 239](tel:0274355239) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.jacktarsailing.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other attractions are near Jack Tar Sailing Co?**

[Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society](https://www.chch.live/business/tug-lyttelton-preservation-society-lyttelton) (80 m), [Volo Jetski Adventures](https://www.chch.live/business/volo-jetski-adventures-lyttelton) (136 m), [Ground Food Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/ground-food-tours-lyttelton) (201 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction).

**What’s near Jack Tar Sailing Co?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society](https://www.chch.live/business/tug-lyttelton-preservation-society-lyttelton) (80 m); the Norwich Qy near Dublin St bus stop is 181 m away: routes 8, 155; nearest park: [Sutton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1187-sutton-reserve) (179 m).

**What stood where Jack Tar Sailing Co is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.60482106414602&lon=172.71829613837878)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Record assembled 2026-10-19

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