The Timeball is turning 150! Join us as we celebrate this Lyttelton landmark with an outdoor film screening!

Join us for this very special film screening hosted by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Tohu Whenua, with support from Lyttelton Port Company.

Straight from the archives, enjoy historic footage of the Timeball and surrounding Lyttelton Port in an outdoor cinematic experience that captures the history of the place and its connection to the people of Lyttelton.

We welcome you to bring a blanket and a cushion or sand chair (please no deck chairs so everyone can see the screen) and a picnic supper as we mark this landmark celebration! Due to available space, bookings are strictly limited.

Gates open at 6:00pm for a 7:00pm start.

Accessibility: The Lyttelton Timeball is located at the top of a steep hill. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access to the Timeball site and it is difficult to access for visitors with limited mobility. Watch out for uneven surfaces and take care when moving around the site.

Parking: We recommend parking in the Lyttelton Town Centre or travelling by cycle as there is no parking available on site.

Shuttles: Leaving from Te Ana Marina from 5:45-6:45pm. Seats on chartered shuttles are limited and must be pre-booked for $5 per person, return. There is free parking available at Te Ana Marina for shuttle ticket holders.

Food and drink: You are welcome to bring a picnic, please remember to take all food and waste with you. Please note - this is an alcohol-free event.

Comfort: The site is exposed with no inside space - please dress for the weather. There are no toilets located at Lyttelton Timeball. Public toilets are located at the shuttle pick up/drop off point at Te Ana Marina, or The Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre on Oxford Street.

Smoking and Vaping: This is a smoke and vape free site.

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