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The Rookery 
9 ross terrace • lyttelton 
christchurch
new zealand 8082
• telephone +64 (3) 328 8038

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Welcome to The Rookery.Built in 1866 on a prominent hilltop 100 metres above sea level, The Rookery is one of the oldest surviving local cottages with wonderful panoramic views of the historic Victorian port town of Lyttelton, the main harbour, Quail Island, surrounding hills and weathered volcanic cliffs.

Over the past decade The Rookery has undergone extensive restoration to capture the character and charm of the original cottage combined with a reflection of its Pacific heritage.

As designers we have paid close attention to the details that would have adorned similar architecture with Victorian bathrooms and ensuites that capture this colourful period. All finishes such as the raised dado wall panelling in Rimu, a rich golden local timber of outstanding quality, and coloured friezes, have been carefully selected to
​make our visitors feel at home and to enhance their experience of
visiting one of the most remote locations on Earth.

Located on the north side of the harbour, The Rookery is an ideal base for exploring
the Banks Peninsula, Christchurch and the South Island.
Facing due South we experience some of the most diverse weather that New Zealand has on offer, from the awesome Southerlies that assist the majestic Antarctic icebergs to drift up the coast off the Banks Peninsula

(November-January), to the long warm Canterbury summers with spectacular sunsets especially
after the annual Australian bushfires (November-March). Stunning autumnal colours, mild winters, few frosts and occasional snow on the volcanic peaks of Mount Herbert across the harbour ensure an ever-changing vista.

We are situated a mere hour and a half from Mount Hutt, one of New Zealand’s most popular ski resorts.
Lyttelton - Port of Christchurch is a busy harbour, bustling with a never-ending variety of global vessels visiting, from huge container ships and monumental cruise liners, exotic fishing boats to Antarctic research vessels.

The town centre is full of interest - cafes, shops, restaurants, art galleries. There is a wonderful museum full of memorabilia of ages past especially some of the earlier exotic attempts to reach the South Pole.

For those who like to walk, there are many to choose from, in the town and all around the harbour basin. Lyttelton is part of and is only 15 minutes drive from the centre of the Garden City of Christchurch, the capital city of the South Island.

Rooms

The South Bedroom

The south bedroom has a queen sized bed, ensuite and a private terrace.

The morning sun streams in through stained glass windows awakening you to a wonderful view of the harbour and mountains beyond through French doors. Double glazing, electric blankets and under floor heating guarantee your
peace and warmth. The digital theatre provides for your entertainment.

Heated towel rails, bathrobes, toiletries, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities are provided for your
​comfort. Breakfast may be served on your terrace, on deck or in the dining room.

More Rooms

Angus is Scottish, an industrial, interior and furniture designer/maker with many years experience in the UK, Sweden, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. Visit the renowned airstudios.com to see a comprehensive example of his work.

He spent the last twelve years as a senior lecturer in the School of Design at the local Polytechnic and with the help of his wife Rene and two sons Ian and Callum has been restoring the Rookery.

"as a designer I have paid close attention to the details layout and flexibility of our hostelry allowing our visitors to have privacy and seclusion yet be able to enjoy the stunning scenery and gardens surrounding our house"

Rene is Australian, she lived in the UK for seventeen years where she met and married Angus. She worked in medical research in London and later for the UK agent of the Austrian printing company Rueff. To see the world famous headquarters, visit rueff.at. She is an active member of St Johns Ambulance, a keen gardener, wine and quilt maker.

We both have a passionate interest in design, photography and run a tile design & printing business. To see our ceramics visit lytteltonharbour.co.nz where you will find us in the business directory under AMMA Ceramics.

Ian is our elder son, is a Mechanical Engineering honours graduate from Canterbury University. He has had considerable input into The Rookery and lives and works in Christchurch.
Callum our younger son, also lives in Christchurch where he is studying at
Canterbury University for a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Like his brother, Callum has played a pivotal role in the conversion of our home.
Cleopatra and Caesar, our two cats complete our household. On visiting us you will be given a warm and friendly welcome.
​The Rookery 
9 ross terrace • lyttelton 
christchurch
new zealand 8082
• telephone +64 (3) 328 8038

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