New Zealand

Port of Port Lyttelton (NZ LYT)

UN/LOCODE
NZ LYT
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Lyttelton
Body of water
South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
New Zealand
Port of Port Lyttelton, New Zealand © Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Region
NZ-CAN
Also known as
Lyttleton
Coordinates
-43.6000, 172.7167 (43°36′S 172°43′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
2 m
Anchorage depth
14 m
Cargo pier depth
9.4 m
Oil terminal depth
12.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
362 m × 42.8 m × 13.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Dry dock: Medium Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies
Ratings
#254
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #254
86.85
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 86.85

Port Lyttelton is a seaport on the coast of New Zealand, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Very small, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 11.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft. The port lies close to Lyttelton, the nearest major population center.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Port Lyttelton located?
Port Lyttelton is a seaport in New Zealand, near Lyttelton.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Lyttelton?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Lyttelton is NZ LYT.
What is the channel depth at Port Lyttelton?
The channel depth at Port Lyttelton is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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