Lyttelton and the bays were pretty severely hit by the quake, they were close to the epicentre. Not only did buildings collapse, but several houses were hit by massive rocks falling from the hills and cliffs above. Many homes in the area were written off, which is why you see so many new ones. I used to live near the Tannery when it was still a working leather tannery. The smell was terrible, but on the flipside, the rent was incredibly cheap as a result!
Just how old are you? The tannery closed in 1959 and became storage buildings until Cassells bought it in 1994 and started restoring it. You sure you're not thinking of Davis Gelatine over the other side of the river that was destroyed by fire.
You can still drive up to the top of the gondola, but you have to go from the Sumner end of the road now. As others have said part of the stretch of Summit Road that connects Dyers Pass to the Gondola top got closed following the earthquakes as parts of it were heavily damaged by rockfalls.
The gondola is a really brilliant place to visit to see 360° views over Lyttelton Harbour and Christchurch. Thanks for comming to Lyttelton, the Timeball station and interesting history there. Fellow irishman Tom Crean visited with Shackelton expedition ...well wort checking out his story if you dont already know it. His family now have The South Pole inn in Ireland ❤
Part of the summit road has been closed since the earthquake and was extensively damaged and rock falls. It is really only a scenic drive and does not really serve any other purpose. The cost to repair is better spent on more important projects in Christchurch but hopefully it can be re-opened in the future
Port Hills named after the Port. The Tunnel is the only one through an active volcano. Akaroa and Lyttleton are collapsed volcanoes. Sign of the Kiwi, Takahe and Packhorse are rest stops for the early settlers comming over the Bridle Path. Ferrymead Historic Park is cheap to get in to.
Really enjoyed the trip over to Lyttelton guys. Loved the way you edited in the aerial 'birds-eye' view from the drone and that crazy microlight. Always enjoy your interactions with locals and it really adds a flavour to each location. Christchurch sure is beautiful with all the parks, hills, harbour and greenery. Thanks again.
It’s a thrike plane, we got invited to go on one with a special person so was a cool experience 🙂 also that’s kind what we always try to do while out recording, love to chat with the locals to hear there stories 🙂
Great video, you guys always seem to find the friendly locals. I was in Lyttleton for the first time last January but only for a brief stop on my way to Akaroa to see the Hector's dolphins. Wish I had more time to explore as it seems like such a nice place.
Hi Glen & Mado! It has been so much fun watching your videos that RUclips randomly suggested for me xD I live in Christchurch but have seen very little of the North Island (which is terrible, because I've been lucky enough to travel overseas a bit) so it's been fun getting to see my own country through fresh eyes!! I love Lyttleton and you were so very close to my favourite bays to take friends and family, Corsair and Rāpaki bays. I also love that you're going to be in Dunedin for Christmas, so am I as that's my home town. Christchurch is the "English" town as you picked up with all the extremely original names "London Street, Manchester Street, Worchester, NEW Brighton beach (not to be confused with the original Brighton... haha the colonisers were so creative). Dunedin was predomintly colonised by the Scots (clue in the name) so you'll see lots of Scottish throwbacks while you'll there. St Clair beach is a nice little place that people like to surf at and there are salt water pools that have reopened (I've never been!). I think it's worth a trip to Aramoana which is a tiny (quite quiet, sometimes a little moody) town which unforunately suffered a tragedy back in the 90s and so there is still a heavy atmosphere at times but the place and it's people are beautiful (seals like to visit and have a little swim and nosey around). There is also the Royal Albatross colony a little further up round the penisula with Larnach Castle (NeW ZeAlAnD'S OnLy CaSTle lol) with some pretty fab and spooky history but tbh the prices have gone up again and when I took my granny there a couple of years ago I was quite shocked. Still a fun place to explore. All the best and safe travels on your next journey, maybe the stars will align and I'll run into you in Dunners (Dunedin) over Christmas!!! Have a very Merry Christmas indeed and thanks for your lovely videos exploring our wee slice of paradise xo
Oh awesome better keep the consistency to keep the algorithm suggesting videos to others then 😂 it’s great that you have come along and watched the video though, we’re super grateful that and you! We’re definitely trying to embrace the whole surroundings while visiting big towns! You have recommended so many activities and very overwhelming to take it all on board 😂😂
We feel the Scottish vibes here in Dunedin and we’re going to fully explore the area and take a few of your recommendations while staying here for 2 weeks! Super excited to check your home town out. Merry Christmas and content will be coming of your hometown in the next 2 weeks we hope!
A must in Dunedin is a drive down the peninsula and Larnach Castle. My great great Uncle and Aunt once owned it and fully restored it back in the 1920s..Sadly when they had to sell a prick, decimates it. Congratulations to the Barker's who put decades of work back into restoration.
One thing I can suggest is don't always trust Google reviews for coffee shops or cafes. Here in the south island most of the time it'll always be a double shot and generally it's serviced hot. If your looking for a good coffee it's normally best to ask a local first. Also try the cheese rolls.
😅born in Dunedin..its based on Edinburgh Scotland Can't wait till you get into Central Otago..where 80% of the OMGs sights are...Queenstown, Wakatipu, Wanaka, Mt Cook, Te Arnau,Huge mountains, Big Rivers,Clutha Dam,Kawarau Bungy the birth place of bungy,
OMG! 😦 😂😂 I’ve just realised I keep saying that while editing my Akroa video. We check out Mt cook also and made a video :) we will try to check out most of the areas you have recommended:)
And that list doesn't even to begin to describe what beauty awaits around every corner ...get local advise on where to go, there are so many hidden gems it beggets belief.
You guys have really done a good job checking out all the key places in Chch. I was trying to think if there's anything else that is worthwhile checking out/doing and I can only think of a few things. You might like to check out the Riccarton Bush, Orana Park, Styx mill, and Willowbank maybe? Biking from the university into town is quite nice (goes through Riccarton bush and Hagley Park). Depends on what you're interested in I guess. There may be people who talked about this under the other Chch video but the Arts Centre is one of the key parts of the city. It was originally where the University was located, and there's a section of it that you can go into and see how it used to be like. Then it was repurposed as an arts hub in the city, then the earthquake happened and it was seriously damaged, forcing all the people there out. Now it has gotten a lot of it back which is nice. The university also now uses a large portion of the south side of the Arts Centre for the music and classics departments, with practice rooms, recital room (which has concerts on many Fridays from the students), a classics museum (Teece Museum), and other small spaces. A famous place in the Arts Centre which had to leave due to the earthquakes (but I believe has returned now) is the Fudge Cottage. I remember going there as a little kid with my school. They would do a tour of the fudge making process and get us to taste all the interesting flavours they were making. So that might be something to check out. There's a good chance that if/when you read this you're already gone but I've still got to represent my home town!
We stayed in Riccarton for a few days so we got to see the area and the surrounding areas like the red zone too. We visited all the places were all the neighbourhoods used to be too.
Just a little trivia, the movies Frightners With Micheal J Fox And heavenly creatures with Kate Winslet and Kiwi Melanie Lynsey all in the areas you visited. Would have loved to host you when you were in Tawa. I’m from Christchurch but moved to Wellington. The algorithm posted you in feed when you came to Tawa. Loving your videos.
I think I like Akaroa much more than Lyttleton. I have been to Akaroa twice, the first time on Radiance of the Seas and the second time by road from Christchurch. I remember waking up in the morning and looking out the window at a beautiful view. My great grandfather owned and operated one of, if not, the first powered sawmill in a bay near Akaroa. However, Lyttleton looks like it has improved since I was last there. I believe that the harbour is an extinct volcano crater. Thank you for another great video. From Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
Hey are you guys spending 5 months in the south island as you did the north? If so yous are traveling pretty quickly haha so much more to see without even spending money..! I hope you two take your time on the west coast as there is soooo much to explore!
You think so the country ain’t that big 😂😂 your right New Zealand is a great place of free activities and museums we have noticed 😀 don’t worry we will see as much as can while we’re in the South Island
I don't know if you know, but the traditional nickname for Christchurch is "The Garden City" I remember being upstairs in one of the University Of Canterbury buildings in summer. The view just looked like a forest with a few tall buildings poking through. I have an uncle who actually apprenticed as a gardener in the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. Lyttleton and Akaroa harbours (and the Port Hills) are the remains of two volcanoes. I strongly recommend having a look another time. As a child, my parents and I acted a couple of times as caretakers during the summer holiday for Cholmondely House in Governors Bay. A mansion turned into a short term children's home, it was both isolated and only 30 minutes drive from our house in Christchurch. Akaroa was originally French settlement that started within days of the Brits getting the Treaty of Watangi ratified by local Maori and claiming sovereignty over the South Island. Hector's Dolphins are the best (you can swim with them!) Lyttleton town is not very exciting but the ferry is worth doing (especially to Quail Island!) I hope you continue to have great experiences in the South Island!
You got that right we mentioned that in our first Christchurch video about the garden city of New Zealand 🙂 love the facts about though and we appreciate your uncle for the hard work to keep the gardens looking beautiful! 😍 honestly there great places if your into gardens.
Cashmere is a suburb it want stay green for much longer we are starting to go into a drought christchurch is an English city but there is a very big Irish community here and out in rolleston has a very large sth African community. Enjoy your stay in the garden city
We have noticed plenty of Irish pubs too haha. Ohh no didn’t notice the place was going into a drought while we were there last week! The summer is coming and it may come an issue even more 🙃
Hi! I noticed a red line on the walkways in many of your shots - is that marking a route that one can take to see most popular areas of the city, bike lane, or something else? It reminded me of the Freedom Trail in Boston - it's a line marking a tourism route to highlight important and historical areas in the city.
Christchurch has lost its UK heritage since the earthquake destroyed a lot of its historic buildings which resembled the settler's homeland when they arrived.
Lyttelton and the bays were pretty severely hit by the quake, they were close to the epicentre. Not only did buildings collapse, but several houses were hit by massive rocks falling from the hills and cliffs above. Many homes in the area were written off, which is why you see so many new ones. I used to live near the Tannery when it was still a working leather tannery. The smell was terrible, but on the flipside, the rent was incredibly cheap as a result!
That’s insane! And very scary.
😟 we didn’t really know the impact of the earthquake in Lyttelton and appreciate you telling us 🙂
Just how old are you? The tannery closed in 1959 and became storage buildings until Cassells bought it in 1994 and started restoring it. You sure you're not thinking of Davis Gelatine over the other side of the river that was destroyed by fire.
@@mattyb7736 sorry, yes you're right, it was. Probably a fairly similar stink from both establishments.
You can still drive up to the top of the gondola, but you have to go from the Sumner end of the road now. As others have said part of the stretch of Summit Road that connects Dyers Pass to the Gondola top got closed following the earthquakes as parts of it were heavily damaged by rockfalls.
The gondola is a really brilliant place to visit to see 360° views over Lyttelton Harbour and Christchurch. Thanks for comming to Lyttelton, the Timeball station and interesting history there. Fellow irishman Tom Crean visited with Shackelton expedition ...well wort checking out his story if you dont already know it. His family now have The South Pole inn in Ireland ❤
Part of the summit road has been closed since the earthquake and was extensively damaged and rock falls. It is really only a scenic drive and does not really serve any other purpose. The cost to repair is better spent on more important projects in Christchurch but hopefully it can be re-opened in the future
Awh thanks for letting us know we didn’t have a clue what happened and why it was closed :)
That's what I'm looking for on your videos. Because my fiancé's company ship always there in Port of Lyttelton ❤
I've walked over most of the hills. Lots of good walks
If you get a chance, head over to Akaroa for a visit.
It’s tonight’s video! Hope you tune in and check it out 🙂
Port Hills named after the Port. The Tunnel is the only one through an active volcano. Akaroa and Lyttleton are collapsed volcanoes. Sign of the Kiwi, Takahe and Packhorse are rest stops for the early settlers comming over the Bridle Path.
Ferrymead Historic Park is cheap to get in to.
There is a section of the summit road that was deemed to expensive to repair for car traffic just south of the cable car so they left it that way
You guys seems like fun. Based on the dates I missed you visiting, but glad you liked it
Hello from Christchurch! Just found you guys on utube and really enjoying, will watch more 😊❤
Really enjoyed the trip over to Lyttelton guys. Loved the way you edited in the aerial 'birds-eye' view from the drone and that crazy microlight. Always enjoy your interactions with locals and it really adds a flavour to each location. Christchurch sure is beautiful with all the parks, hills, harbour and greenery. Thanks again.
It’s a thrike plane, we got invited to go on one with a special person so was a cool experience 🙂 also that’s kind what we always try to do while out recording, love to chat with the locals to hear there stories 🙂
I had some of the best Galettes and Crepes outside of France in Lyttleton.
Oh no you tell us that now😛☹️ we’re in Dunedin now
Great video, you guys always seem to find the friendly locals. I was in Lyttleton for the first time last January but only for a brief stop on my way to Akaroa to see the Hector's dolphins. Wish I had more time to explore as it seems like such a nice place.
We will broadcast Akaroa tonight so hope you check it out! 🙂 we always try to interact with the locals and listen to there stories 🙂
The Frighteners with Michael J, fox, Peter Jackson film was filmed right on that Main street and around Lyttelton, fun Fact for you.
Enjoy the south island and take your time guys.. it's alot more slow paced and take in the views
“ you must be the German then” lol
Crack up … that Santa photog guy
Hi Glen & Mado! It has been so much fun watching your videos that RUclips randomly suggested for me xD
I live in Christchurch but have seen very little of the North Island (which is terrible, because I've been lucky enough to travel overseas a bit) so it's been fun getting to see my own country through fresh eyes!! I love Lyttleton and you were so very close to my favourite bays to take friends and family, Corsair and Rāpaki bays. I also love that you're going to be in Dunedin for Christmas, so am I as that's my home town. Christchurch is the "English" town as you picked up with all the extremely original names "London Street, Manchester Street, Worchester, NEW Brighton beach (not to be confused with the original Brighton... haha the colonisers were so creative). Dunedin was predomintly colonised by the Scots (clue in the name) so you'll see lots of Scottish throwbacks while you'll there. St Clair beach is a nice little place that people like to surf at and there are salt water pools that have reopened (I've never been!). I think it's worth a trip to Aramoana which is a tiny (quite quiet, sometimes a little moody) town which unforunately suffered a tragedy back in the 90s and so there is still a heavy atmosphere at times but the place and it's people are beautiful (seals like to visit and have a little swim and nosey around). There is also the Royal Albatross colony a little further up round the penisula with Larnach Castle (NeW ZeAlAnD'S OnLy CaSTle lol) with some pretty fab and spooky history but tbh the prices have gone up again and when I took my granny there a couple of years ago I was quite shocked. Still a fun place to explore. All the best and safe travels on your next journey, maybe the stars will align and I'll run into you in Dunners (Dunedin) over Christmas!!! Have a very Merry Christmas indeed and thanks for your lovely videos exploring our wee slice of paradise xo
ALSO, drive up to Signal Hill for the best view of Duendin! But be carerful the last bit of road is a little narrow and wind-y!
Oh awesome better keep the consistency to keep the algorithm suggesting videos to others then 😂 it’s great that you have come along and watched the video though, we’re super grateful that and you! We’re definitely trying to embrace the whole surroundings while visiting big towns! You have recommended so many activities and very overwhelming to take it all on board 😂😂
We feel the Scottish vibes here in Dunedin and we’re going to fully explore the area and take a few of your recommendations while staying here for 2 weeks! Super excited to check your home town out. Merry Christmas and content will be coming of your hometown in the next 2 weeks we hope!
When you visit Dunedin I highly recommend Orokonui and Glenfalloch, both fantastic forest/gardens!
I also recommend the Pineapple Track if you are into outdoor walks!
We’re on top of it thanks for the recommendations :)
Every now and then, you can hear Glens Irish influence shine through and appear in Mados German accent when she talks. It really fascinates me.
You got that right! 😂😂 she’s hanging around with me way to much! that’s the problem haha
You both are so amazing ❤ thank you for your thoughts and sharing your experiences. You both are so beautiful
Your lovely comments keep us going to make some content ☺️
You guys are going to love Dunedin it's got the steepest street in the world - Baldwin Street .
myancestors lived in Lyttleton in the 1800s . their little cottage is still there
A must in Dunedin is a drive down the peninsula and Larnach Castle. My great great Uncle and Aunt once owned it and fully restored it back in the 1920s..Sadly when they had to sell a prick, decimates it. Congratulations to the Barker's who put decades of work back into restoration.
Hey there mado got a ticket for the castle so she’s going to check it out by herself! Tickets are around 50quid though!
@@GlenAndMado Hope that includes a banquet. Have a great Christmas, cheers Francis.
Beautiful
You missed it we have snow up there now
One thing I can suggest is don't always trust Google reviews for coffee shops or cafes. Here in the south island most of the time it'll always be a double shot and generally it's serviced hot. If your looking for a good coffee it's normally best to ask a local first. Also try the cheese rolls.
😅born in Dunedin..its based on Edinburgh Scotland
Can't wait till you get into Central Otago..where 80%
of the OMGs sights are...Queenstown, Wakatipu, Wanaka, Mt Cook,
Te Arnau,Huge mountains, Big Rivers,Clutha Dam,Kawarau Bungy the birth place of bungy,
First commercial Bungy,the very first Bungy was in Bristol in 1979.
OMG! 😦 😂😂 I’ve just realised I keep saying that while editing my Akroa video. We check out Mt cook also and made a video :) we will try to check out most of the areas you have recommended:)
And that list doesn't even to begin to describe what beauty awaits around every corner ...get local advise on where to go, there are so many hidden gems it beggets belief.
It's a shame it wasn't a sunny day, that's when the view is breathtaking
I know it’s very unfortunate but can’t have perfect weather for every activity unfortunately
You guys have really done a good job checking out all the key places in Chch. I was trying to think if there's anything else that is worthwhile checking out/doing and I can only think of a few things. You might like to check out the Riccarton Bush, Orana Park, Styx mill, and Willowbank maybe? Biking from the university into town is quite nice (goes through Riccarton bush and Hagley Park). Depends on what you're interested in I guess. There may be people who talked about this under the other Chch video but the Arts Centre is one of the key parts of the city. It was originally where the University was located, and there's a section of it that you can go into and see how it used to be like. Then it was repurposed as an arts hub in the city, then the earthquake happened and it was seriously damaged, forcing all the people there out. Now it has gotten a lot of it back which is nice. The university also now uses a large portion of the south side of the Arts Centre for the music and classics departments, with practice rooms, recital room (which has concerts on many Fridays from the students), a classics museum (Teece Museum), and other small spaces. A famous place in the Arts Centre which had to leave due to the earthquakes (but I believe has returned now) is the Fudge Cottage. I remember going there as a little kid with my school. They would do a tour of the fudge making process and get us to taste all the interesting flavours they were making. So that might be something to check out. There's a good chance that if/when you read this you're already gone but I've still got to represent my home town!
Your definitely making sure we see everything and we really appreciate that 🙂
We stayed in Riccarton for a few days so we got to see the area and the surrounding areas like the red zone too. We visited all the places were all the neighbourhoods used to be too.
❤so beautiful ❤
Just a little trivia, the movies Frightners
With Micheal J Fox
And heavenly creatures with Kate Winslet and Kiwi Melanie Lynsey all in the areas you visited. Would have loved to host you when you were in Tawa. I’m from Christchurch but moved to Wellington. The algorithm posted you in feed when you came to Tawa. Loving your videos.
I think I like Akaroa much more than Lyttleton. I have been to Akaroa twice, the first time on Radiance of the Seas and the second time by road from Christchurch. I remember waking up in the morning and looking out the window at a beautiful view. My great grandfather owned and operated one of, if not, the first powered sawmill in a bay near Akaroa. However, Lyttleton looks like it has improved since I was last there. I believe that the harbour is an extinct volcano crater. Thank you for another great video. From Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
We feel the same :) you should check out our Akaroa video too.
Hey are you guys spending 5 months in the south island as you did the north? If so yous are traveling pretty quickly haha so much more to see without even spending money..! I hope you two take your time on the west coast as there is soooo much to explore!
You think so the country ain’t that big 😂😂 your right New Zealand is a great place of free activities and museums we have noticed 😀 don’t worry we will see as much as can while we’re in the South Island
You're an awesome driver Glen
Love your sarcasm Carol 😂😂
The city view is nice at night too
Wish we had seen it during the night :)
Lyllteon looks like collingwood in abel tasman region
I don't know if you know, but the traditional nickname for Christchurch is "The Garden City" I remember being upstairs in one of the University Of Canterbury buildings in summer. The view just looked like a forest with a few tall buildings poking through. I have an uncle who actually apprenticed as a gardener in the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. Lyttleton and Akaroa harbours (and the Port Hills) are the remains of two volcanoes. I strongly recommend having a look another time. As a child, my parents and I acted a couple of times as caretakers during the summer holiday for Cholmondely House in Governors Bay. A mansion turned into a short term children's home, it was both isolated and only 30 minutes drive from our house in Christchurch. Akaroa was originally French settlement that started within days of the Brits getting the Treaty of Watangi ratified by local Maori and claiming sovereignty over the South Island. Hector's Dolphins are the best (you can swim with them!) Lyttleton town is not very exciting but the ferry is worth doing (especially to Quail Island!) I hope you continue to have great experiences in the South Island!
You got that right we mentioned that in our first Christchurch video about the garden city of New Zealand 🙂 love the facts about though and we appreciate your uncle for the hard work to keep the gardens looking beautiful! 😍 honestly there great places if your into gardens.
Definitely a Germanic "twang" to your accent Glen :)
And there's an Irish twang in Mado's accent too. Pretty neat.
Oh don’t say that😂😂 I think mado got the Irish accent coming along though
Cashmere is a suburb it want stay green for much longer we are starting to go into a drought christchurch is an English city but there is a very big Irish community here and out in rolleston has a very large sth African community.
Enjoy your stay in the garden city
We have noticed plenty of Irish pubs too haha. Ohh no didn’t notice the place was going into a drought while we were there last week! The summer is coming and it may come an issue even more 🙃
Cashmere is named after Kasmir, India. Google: Cracroft-Wilson.
Are you going to Akaroa?
Will be live tonight my friend so hope you check it out!
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like the way you talk to the locals.
Love Lyttelton Dead video and Spooky Boogie Lyttelton Coffee company Civil and Navel
Hahah thanks Aunt for tuning in for another video 😉 we hope you continue to watch our journey 🙂
what did glen do at 0:38 ????
I think he was showing his excitement lol
I’m very inpatient 🤣🤣🤣
Legend has it that Glen is still wondering Lyttelton asking if he can have a coffee...
😂😂😂 always looking for a coffee my friend
Mado how do you keep your hands off that handsome man of yours in these videos, that's willpower 🎉❤
Yup, even my wife thinks he's quite the looker😁
Hahahaah we are being professional 😂
Haha John love it, tell your wife hello! 👋
You need to visit Akaroa 😊
Next video Sharon! Will be up tonight so make sure you check it out 😉
15:16 I think Mado has no interest in bikes lol
Haha she does sometimes
Lots of videos in chch
Hi! I noticed a red line on the walkways in many of your shots - is that marking a route that one can take to see most popular areas of the city, bike lane, or something else? It reminded me of the Freedom Trail in Boston - it's a line marking a tourism route to highlight important and historical areas in the city.
Christchurch has lost its UK heritage since the earthquake destroyed a lot of its historic buildings which resembled the settler's homeland when they arrived.
have look at what you caught on camera at 5.36 mins its not a bird
Why would you assume that about the road being closed? It's for your safety
Maneh country new zealand nyarios oge masih GBR......tuh uruskeun wae commonwealth jeung singapore......
cuwel
When you leaving new Zealand guys
Interesting... They want you to pay!😅
The road is unsafe - earthquake damage and rockfalls. It says it on the sign but they didn't read it
Not to many high buildings...lesson learned.,..😢