FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions


How long can I rent 29?
Based on the availability chart you can rent 29 for a minimum of two nights to a negotiated period.

Can I park my car nearby?
You can park at the gate.

Can I get cleaning and catering services?
29 offers as an option the possibility of catering and cleaning services, ranging from breakfasts, pack lunches, dinners or a private drinks party.  Write to us to explain what you would like in terms of extra catering services and we will prepare a price.

How much deposit do I have to pay?
A non-refundable 20 % deposit must be paid with the booking. The balance must be paid upon taking possession of the house.  We will contact you with payment options when you make a reservation.

Does 29 have Internet access?
29 is digitally enabled with a New Zealand Telecom Xtra Broadband circuit. This gives password protected WiFi in the house and garden and access to a 3mByte circuit.

Are children welcome?
Children are always welcome at 29.

Can I bring my pet?
Unfortunately, 29 does not allow pets.

Does 29 have satellite TV?
29 has a LCD Television. This is connected to a Region Free DVD player and New Zealand’s free to air satellite channels.

How much is a taxi to and from the airport?
The taxi to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) takes up to 30 minutes and costs a fixed price of NZ$45.

How do I collect the keys?
Instructions will be emailed to you about your welcome and key collection.
 
What time is checkout?
29 check-out is 12:00 on the day arranged for departure.

How many restaurants, bars and cafés are in Lyttelton?
Some of the best restaurants in Christchurch, including the Volcano Restaurant and Lava Bar, the London Street Restaurant, the Monster Yakatori Bar, Freemans Dining Room and the world famous Wunderbar, are to be found in Lyttelton. Altogether there are seven restaurants, 14 bars and 8 cafés. The furthest is 12 minutes walk from 29 and the closest is just five minutes walk.

What is the weather like in winter and summer?
The average Summer time high is 23C and the average Winter time high is 11C. 29 has a heat pump for those extremes of heat and cold as well as a working open fireplace in the living room.

Is there a beach nearby?
There are several safe beaches nearby. The closest is Corsair Bay just a 20 minute walk or 5 minutes by car Cass Bay and Rapaki are just a few minutes further. Other than the beaches there is also a public swimming pool in Lyttelton that is open from October to April.

Can I sail or play golf nearby?
There is a sailing club in Lyttelton called Naval Point Club (navalpoint.co.nz). There are also many golf clubs in the Christchurch area, the closest is the Ferrymead Golf Driving Range with its new 9 hole golf course, and a short 20 minutes in the car on the other side of Lyttelton Harbour the beautiful Charteris Bay Golf Course is to be found.

What else can I do in Lyttelton?
The sky is the limit!

The Lyttelton Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning at the Lyttelton Main School on Oxford Street.  It boasts and eclectic mix of exceptional organic produce, food, drink, entertainment and second-hand goods.

For more active people there are over 35 kms of hill walks starting and finishing in Lyttelton, such as the Bridle Path over to Heathcote, the Crater Rim and the Major Hornbrook track to name a few. All these tracks feature breathtaking views over the harbour or across the Canterbury plains to the frequently snow-capped Southern Alps.

There is an active sailing club at Naval Point (navalpoint.co.nz) and three safe swimming beaches - Corsair Bay, Cass Bay, and Rapaki, all within 5 minutes drive. And just 7 minutes drive over the hill is Sumner Beach a famous South Island surfers venue where surf boards or windsurfers are easily hired. Then again you may like to just stroll around Lyttelton township admiring the historic settlers cottages and other historical buildings.

At weekends, on public holidays and during special events such as "Winter Festival of Lights", "The Arts Festival", "The Jazz Festival" and the famous “Lyttelton Street Party”, Lyttelton is extremely popular and  becomes very busy. To avoid disappointment we recommend that you book early to enjoy the unique ambiance.

For kids and inquisitive ones there are museums, a public swimming pool, children’s playgrounds, community groups, golf courses, sports clubs, art galleries and a great public library. Then there are wildlife cruises on the harbour, fishing, exploring Quail Island, the Torpedo Boat Museum or vintage steam tug cruises on the Harbour, a swim with Lyttelton’s dolphins, or for the culturally minded a visit to the Maori Village and the early settlers’ town in Ferrymead.

What else is special about the region?
Lyttelton is well placed for snow skiing in the Winter, as just one and half hours drive sees you in Porters Heights Ski field and 15 minutes further the famous Mount Hutt Ski field.  You can also take a short, but beautiful drive over Sumner Road to the village of Sumner and enjoy surfing, swimming or its fabulous collection of Cafes and Restaurants