Shopping In Lyttelton
Wanting to buy a gift for someone special, or yourself? Lyttelton has an array of great retail stores, quirky shops and galleries to find something unique, hand-crafted and truly different.
Fresh Choice Supermarket
17 London Street, Lyttelton
Our local Fresh Choice Supermarket is dedicated to providing the highest quality fresh food and the very best customer service.
The supermarket offers all your grocery shopping needs right here in the heart of Lyttelton and is proudly locally owned and operated and staffed by incredible Lyttelton locals.
Dairy, produce, meats, dry goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, pantry supplies, wine and beer, and all your kitchen, household and bathroom staples.
We never need to leave Lyttelton!
Open from 7am to 9pm everyday
The Garage Sale
54 Oxford Street, Lyttelton
The Garage Sale is a community “Op Shop” run on the power of volunteers as a social enterprise where you can buy good quality used clothing, kitchenware, furniture, toys and other goodies.
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. Groups that have run sales include: the Lyttelton Sea Scouts, the Community Garden, Lyttelton Harbour TimeBank, Lyttelton Community House, Volcano Radio, the eARThquake Art Therapy Initiative, The Lyttelton Petanque Club and Lyttelton Main School camp.
10.00 am-4.00 pm Wed to Friday
10.00 am-1.00 pm Saturday
Harbour Co-op
12 London Street, Lyttelton
Fresh produce, bulk items, beauty and body care, supplements, wellness, household items, gifts and more
Harbour Co-op is committed to minimising waste, supporting local makers and suppliers, and growing connected, healthy communities. They stock a huge range of chocolate, crackers, gluten free goodies, tea, coffee & coffee substitutes, pantry staples, ice cream, snacks, drinks and a range of store packaged flours, nuts & dried fruits, bread, gluten-free breads, local glass bottle milk and a selection of organic and vegan cheeses and yoghurts.
They sell a range of environmentally conscious household goods, seasonal biodynamic, certified organic, and spray-free produce from local farms and micro producers, and a wide range of bulk wholefood grains, pulses, lentils, rice, nuts, dried fruit, oils, teas & spices, superfoods and household cleaners.
They are a community-owned co-operative: group of owners consisting of 200 households, 8 employees and 1 institutional purchaser organisation, all working together to support local, organic, fair trade and wholefoods producers.
Anyone can shop at the Harbour Co-op, any time!
Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Henry Trading
33 London Street, Lyttelton 8082
Henry Trading has been in London St, Lyttelton since 2007. Maree Henry, proprietor and shopkeeper, is an integral part of the street, as she supports, and is supported by Lyttelton’s people. This community is connected and proud to be a little bit interesting - so is Henry Trading.
Maree’s magpie eye for objects and people alike means there is an honest sense of humanity in her curation of things. Local makers of all kinds find a place for their work here. Their jewellery, socks, hats and music and their ceramics adorn the glass cabinets and shelves are wheeled out under the veranda to spend the day in the breeze with the bunting.
The artisans, mechanics, coffee makers, poets, real estate agents, bartenders, toddlers, day-outers and sundry shoppers all find themselves stopping by her place, to warm themselves with a truly lovely chat beneath the pressed tin ceiling. Those who shop here engage in the world of Henry Trading; the wares displayed and the atmosphere Maree has created.
Henry Trading is now online for all to enjoy - a virtual version of Maree’s very special place.
Open 10-5 daily.
London Street Vintage
31 London Street, Lyttelton
If you are looking for unique, individual pieces, whether this be clothing, ceramics, or any other item, then the village of Lyttelton is the place to head to.
London St Vintage specialises in vintage clothing for men, women and kids and has a great a selection of records.
Open daily 10-4
Insta @londonstvintage
Located down the steps between Lyttelton Coffee Company and Henry Trading.
The Lyttel Kiwi Gift Shop
15 London Street, Lyttelton
A gorgeous, historic five rooms and large gallery building that houses a warm and inviting Co-Op filled to bursting with treaures from over 35 small New Zealand businesses, artists & craftspeople.
Products vary from clothing (baby clothes to die for) and jewellery to pottery, kitchen goods, scented candles, beauty products, stationery and so much more. Merino and other knitted cold weather clothing can be found mixed in with vintage clothing and handcrafted art. There are gifts galore to choose from.
The Lyttel Kiwi offers a great variety of quality and affordable gift ware, both handmade and new for our local community, tourists & visitors.
We are proud to support New Zealand made!
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Lyttelton Craft and Treasure Market
Collett’s Corner, Saturday mornings
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.
Sustainability is a core focus of the Market, as it encourages reuse, upcycling, and creativity. The collective is innovative and evolving, and seek to expand our trove of treasures, crafts and curios. We strive to develop a Market which stallholders, customers and the community can be proud. If you are interested in being a Stallholder, there are casual and regular sites available. To apply, contact the Manager using the details on this page, or check out our Facebook page.
Lyttelton Farmers Market
Every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, on London Street
Whatever the weather, you'll find fresh fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, bread, meat, fish, cheese, juices, herbs and plants at the Lyttelton Farmers Market every week.
The market has been running since the beginning of September 2005 and is as a not-for-profit enterprise by Project Lyttelton Inc. and local volunteers.
14 of the regular stall holders are actually from Lyttelton itself, with a whole swathe more from under 20 kms away.
Local musicians play at the market each week – this has been especially significant since the earthquakes took out many nearby venues and gigs.
The market is a fun vibrant event that encourages locals to linger, catch up with friends and enjoy a local coffee (or two or three). Shoppers can meander in and out of shops and in the market itself, on and off the foot path.
Lyttelton Pharmacy & Post Centre
19 London Street, Lyttelton
The Lyttelton Pharmacy has been looking after the health of Lyttleton for over 170 years.
The pharmacy has had many names since we first opened in the 1850's, but one thing hasn't changed - the care we provide to the locals and visitors to our beautiful town.
Pharmacist John Thrupp has owned the pharmacy since 2009. The team is made up of 2 pharmacists, 4 dispensary technicians, and 3 retail staff.
If you need to post or courier something, this is where you go. It’s also where you can drop off and pick up your dry-cleaning!
The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and there to help with a smile.
Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sat: 9:30am – 1:00pm
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 gallery 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