Shopping In Lyttelton

Gift shops, eclectic galleries, arts and crafts, collectibles, ceramics, clothing, collectibles and more.

Here is a handy list to help you find our places to shop - both on and off the beaten path.

Groceries & Essentials

  • Fresh Choice Supermarket

    17 London Street, Lyttelton

    Lyttelton’s Fresh Choice supermarket offers all your grocery shopping needs right here in the heart of Lyttelton.

    Fruit and vegetables, dairy, meats, ice creams, wine and beer, baked goods, canned goods, toiletries and household and pet supplies.

    Open from 7am to 9pm everyday

  • Harbour Co-op

    12 London Street, Lyttelton

    A community-owned co-operative working together to support local, organic, fair trade and wholefoods producers and make these products available to Lyttelton!

    Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm

    Saturday 9am - 4pm

    Sunday 10am - 4pm

  • Lyttelton Pharmacy

    Lyttelton Pharmacy, we have been your local pharmacy since the 1850’s.

    Also home to Lyttelton Post Office services and a drop-off dry cleaning service.

    Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm

    Sat: 9:30am – 1:00pm

Retail & Galleries

  • Dead Video

    56 London St, Lyttelton

    Inside Dead Video you’ll find over 2,500 DVDs to rent (all from Evan’s personal collection), a selection of DVDs to buy, and a bespoke collection of VHS tapes to hire if that’s your jam. Think Thrillers to Anime, True Story to Sci-fi – we recommend you leave plenty of time to browse.

    Be sure to get utterly lost in all the cinematic memorabilia, vintage comics, curios and collectors cards. There’s everything from original Transformers to Star Wars lego, figurines from recent cult favourites like Stranger Things and Game of Thrones to original Simpsons trading cards. It’s all rounded off with a healthy dose of 80s paraphernalia - a couple of mint Sony Walkmans, a home camcorder and retro polaroid camera. This place comes with a hefty Advisory Warning: you’ll want to buy it all.

    Thursday 10 - 2pm

    Friday 12 - 6.30pm

    Saturdays 9 - 3pm

    Sundays 10 - 2pm

  • Henry Trading

    33 London Street, Lyttelton

    Henry Trading (est. 2007) stocks consciously chosen and ethically sourced objects, odds and sods. Maree Henry, proprietor, has created a unique brick and mortar store on London St, Lyttelton that supports, and is supported by, a community of makers.

    The Lyttelton space is brimming with gifts, candles, ceramics, natural body products, woollen goods, toys, kitchen tools, desk supplies and more. But there’s one common theme weaving its way through this tempting eclectic collection that goes deeper than just beautiful appearances – a devotion to quality and care. These items are made to last and made to love.

    There’s also a heavy focus on supporting local and national makers at Henry Trading with plenty of Lyttelton-made goodies such as ceramics, jewellery, skin care, art and most famously ’Franks’ - the cute polymer clay characters that have made quite a name for themselves and come in various colours.

    10-5pm daily

  • London Street Vintage

    London street vintage brings you a selection of vintage clothing for Men Women & Children.

    For the analogue music enthusiasts a growing number of cassettes and records.

    London street vintage brings you the old school charm & nostalgia. Enjoying the craftsmanship of yesteryears with an ever growing eye on keeping current to the trends of today. 

    Come and support local family run business with a focus on sustainability and slow fashion.

    New stock added Daily!

    Located just off the Main Street, between Henry Trading & LCC… Down the big wooden stairs opposite Leslie’s Bookshop.

    Open Daily 10-4

    @londonstreet_vintage 

  • Lyttelton Craft and Treasure Market

    Lyttelton Craft and Treasure Market is a makers market that celebrates the handmade, the unique and the beautiful. The Market emphasises locally made goods that support artisans and their work.

    Lyttelton Craft and Treasure Market operates all year round, rain or shine, every Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the corner of London and Oxford Street in the heart of Lyttelton.

  • Lyttelton Distillery Company

    We are a small (but constantly growing) artisan small-batch distillery established in 2017 and which brought to market in 2019 its popular 'Peninsula Gin' ( a medal winner at the 2020 NZ Wine & Spirits Awards).

    This will be followed soon by 'Harbour Rum' (made in the traditional style found in the Dominican Republic) and then by an as-yet unnamed Limoncello. Different styles of gin are also currently under trial.

    You can enjoy Peninsula Gin in several bars/restaurants in Lyttelton and purchase it by the bottle at a number of liquor stores in the city and further afield (see our website for a detailed list).

  • Lyttel Kiwi

    15 London Street, Lyttelton

    The Lyttel Kiwi Gift Shop was planned for many years before the opportunity became available to fulfil my dream. In our gorgeous, historic five rooms and large gallery building located at 15 London Street, Lyttelton. The business has definitely exceeded expectations!

    The Co-Op girls create a warm and inviting customer experience. We are passionate about The Lyttel Kiwi. I love supporting small, local businesses, “Artists and crafters”. The Lyttel Kiwi offers a great variety of quality and affordable gift ware, both handmade and new. For the local community, tourists & Canterbury visitors.

  • Rei Gallery

    10B Norwich Quay

    Local prints, paintings, jewellery, collectibles, sculpture and artefacts for sale and to admire.

    Rei is a Māori owned and operated gallery under local mana whenua Kāti Wheke, located in the Whakaraupō bay.

    Within Rei is a collective of artists who are committed to pushing boundaries, generating conversation, and creating new possibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

    As carvers, sculptors, painters, and weavers, our aims are to support emerging, mid-career, and established artists in Ōtautahi.

    Wed - Fri : 11am -2pm

    Sat - 10am-1pm

  • The Garage Sale

    54 Oxford Street, Lyttelton

    Our community's op-shop, where you can buy good quality used clothing, kitchenware, toys and other goodies. We emphasise the "reuse" part of Reuse / Reduce / Recycle.

    This wonderful community resource is more than just a garage sale - every penny of the money goes directly to support community groups in the Lyttelton Harbour. The sales can be booked by a group as a fundraiser - they arrive with their own volunteers, manage the sale between 10am and 1pm on a Saturday, pack it away and keep all the proceeds for their cause.

    Wednesday - Friday 10:30-4pm

    Saturday 10:30-1pm