# Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society, Lyttelton

Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society is an attraction at Number 2 East Wharf, Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Tug%20Lyttelton%20Preservation%20Society%2C%20Number%202%20East%20Wharf%2C%20Lyttelton%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula>) · [Website](<http://www.tuglyttelton.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tug%20Lyttelton%20Preservation%20Society%2C%20Number%202%20East%20Wharf%2C%20Lyttelton%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula>)

**Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Tug lyttelton, Christchurch icon. Come join us for a public sailing. With beautiful Lyttelton views, perfect for a date or family adventure”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Norwich Qy near Dublin St, route 8, route 155) is 122 m away. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a live NZBN entry says it still trades.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Number 2 East Wharf, Lyttelton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.tuglyttelton.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/tuglyttelton, https://www.instagram.com/tuglyttelton/ _(Its own website)_
- **NZBN:** 9429042901440, Incorporated Society _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** TUG LYTTELTON PRESERVATION SOCIETY INCORPORATED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 1973-09-13 _(NZBN register)_

## In its own listing

This fully restored ship offers a first-hand glimpse back in time to the heyday of British steam engineering, taking public cruises out to the Lyttelton Heads throughout the Summer sailing season. Check website for details.

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._


## The reports nearby
516 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9065307), 3–17 Cunningham Tce, Canterbury, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9065304), [2 Cunningham Tce, Canterbury, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton/2-cunningham-terrace)
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9022230), [7 Dublin Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton/7-dublin-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9001841), [14 Canterbury St, Canterbury, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton/14-canterbury-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8979409), [7 Dublin St, Canterbury, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton/7-dublin-street)
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8915718), [40 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton/40-norwich-quay)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8858080), [2 Cunningham Tce, Canterbury, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton/2-cunningham-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8858062), Bridle Path, Canterbury, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8751048), [30 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton/30-norwich-quay)
- [Damaged Street Light](https://www.chch.live/report/8716361), Canterbury, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8615171), [68 London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton/68-london-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8581608), [6 Bridle Path, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton/6-bridle-path)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Norwich Qy near Dublin St, 122 m (routes 8, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Dublin St near Norwich Qy, 179 m (routes 8, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Norwich Quay near Canterbury St, 243 m (routes 8, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Tug%20Lyttelton%20Preservation%20Society%2C%20Number%202%20East%20Wharf%2C%20Lyttelton%2C%20Banks%20Peninsula)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.60413739717785,172.71799573017907)

## Nearby

- [Volo Jetski Adventures](https://www.chch.live/business/volo-jetski-adventures-lyttelton), Attractions, 61 m
- [Jack Tar Sailing Co](https://www.chch.live/business/jack-tar-sailing-co-christchurch), Attractions, 80 m
- [Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.chch.live/business/fisherman-s-wharf-lyttelton), Restaurants, 112 m
- [Ground Food Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/ground-food-tours-lyttelton), Attractions, 132 m
- [Marinetec Engineering](https://www.chch.live/business/marinetec-engineering-lyttelton), Metal Construction, 167 m
- [Super Liquor](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-lyttelton), Bottle stores, 173 m
- [Sutton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1187-sutton-reserve), Botanic, 107 m
- [Lyttelton War Memorial](https://www.chch.live/park/1214-lyttelton-war-memorial), park, 187 m
- [Simeon Quay Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1759-simeon-quay-reserve), park, 266 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, 272 m

## The nearest other attractions

- [Volo Jetski Adventures](https://www.chch.live/business/volo-jetski-adventures-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 61 m
- [Jack Tar Sailing Co](https://www.chch.live/business/jack-tar-sailing-co-christchurch), Christchurch, 80 m
- [Ground Food Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/ground-food-tours-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 132 m
- [Opening Soon: Te Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-te-uaka-the-lyttelton-museum-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 272 m
- [Grubb Cottage](https://www.chch.live/business/grubb-cottage-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 277 m
- [Timeball-Keepers Foundations](https://www.chch.live/business/timeball-keepers-foundations-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 758 m
- [ParaPro](https://www.chch.live/business/parapro-lyttelton), Lyttelton, 814 m
- [Christchurch Discovery Ride](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-discovery-ride-heathcote-valley), Heathcote Valley, 1.6 km
- [Every one in Lyttelton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-lyttelton)

## Also in Lyttelton

- [Port Hills Auto Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/port-hills-auto-centre-lyttelton), Car repair, 182 m
- [Lyttelton Service Station](https://www.chch.live/business/lyttelton-service-station-lyttelton), Car repair, 203 m
- [Maritime Specialist Services](https://www.chch.live/business/maritime-specialist-services-lyttelton), Boat Repair, 214 m
- [Stark Brothers Engineering](https://www.chch.live/business/stark-brothers-engineering-lyttelton), Boatbuilder, 215 m
- [Min Sarginson](https://www.chch.live/business/min-sarginson-lyttelton), Estate Agent, 247 m
- [Tissiman House Repairs](https://www.chch.live/business/tissiman-house-repairs-lyttelton), Carpenters, 247 m
- [Kungfu Chicken](https://www.chch.live/business/kungfu-chicken-lyttelton), Restaurants, 255 m
- [Nom Nom Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/nom-nom-kitchen-lyttelton), Restaurants, 257 m
- [Ray White](https://www.chch.live/business/ray-white-lyttelton), Estate Agent, 259 m
- [Bank of New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/business/bank-of-new-zealand-lyttelton), ATMs, 266 m
- [Every kind of business in Lyttelton](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.60413739717785&lon=172.71799573017907)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.60413739717785,172.71799573017907,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Tug%20Lyttelton%20Preservation%20Society)
- [Lyttelton](https://www.chch.live/lyttelton), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society?**

An attraction in Lyttelton, Christchurch.

**Where is Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society?**

Number 2 East Wharf, Lyttelton. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.60413739717785,172.71799573017907,17)

**Is Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society still trading?**

The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades.

**How do you contact Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society?**

its [website](http://www.tuglyttelton.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other attractions are near Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society?**

[Volo Jetski Adventures](https://www.chch.live/business/volo-jetski-adventures-lyttelton) (61 m), [Jack Tar Sailing Co](https://www.chch.live/business/jack-tar-sailing-co-christchurch) (80 m), [Ground Food Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/ground-food-tours-lyttelton) (132 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction).

**What’s near Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Volo Jetski Adventures](https://www.chch.live/business/volo-jetski-adventures-lyttelton) (61 m); the Norwich Qy near Dublin St bus stop is 122 m away: routes 8, 155; nearest park: [Sutton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1187-sutton-reserve) (107 m).

**What stood where Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.60413739717785&lon=172.71799573017907)

## 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
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-19

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