Walk 8 Lyttelton Heritage Homes And Buildings

With Local Historian Liza Rossie
Start time: 10:30am
Start and finish location:Grubb Cottage
Duration: 3 hours
Cost:$20
**Challenging walk - Partly formed track some steep streets so a good standard of fitness required

An ever popular walk that sells out quickly is this historical excursion through Lyttelton and we are so grateful for Liza's expertise and enthusiasm in this space.

This year's walk is a new one that will include  looking at how some of Lyttelton’s heritage buildings have been beautifully restored since the earthquakes of 2010-11. Although it will not be a rugged track walk, it will include some very steep streets so you will need a relatively good level of physical fitness for this three hour walk. The walk will start and finish at Grubb Cottage but will include walking right up to the higher parts of Lyttelton to include the Timeball Station tower and grounds 

Liza has carried out extensive research for the Lyttelton Historic area and has a great knowledge of all of the local buildings, including those that were lost in the 2011 earthquakes. Starting with the oldest home, Grubb Cottage, walk through layers of history looking at different eras of historic homes in Lyttelton and the stories linked to these. Be prepared for some steep streets and to be surprised by the quirky charms of Lyttelton. Have a snack along the way or make the most of one of Lyttelton's great cafes for lunch when you have finished.

An information sheet will be sent to all participants the week before the event with instructions for where to meet and what to bring

The Festival is being generously supported by Further Faster. Bring your ticket along to the store to get up to 10% off. Please show your Banks Peninsula Walking Festival Ticket in-store to redeem. Exclusions apply, including but not limited to electronics, paddle gear, hut tickets, gift cards and sale stock. This generous offer is not available retrospectively, so please do not ask.

**Walks canceled by the Festival due to weather related incidents or factors beyond our control (road closure/slips) are eligible for a 60% refund only. Walks canceled due to guide unavailability are eligible for a full refund (minus the Humanitix fee). There will be no rescheduling of canceled walks and refunds will not be available to people who cancel out of a walk. Please let the organiser know as soon as possible if you cancel out of a walk at bpwalkingfest@gmail.com