Story: Canterbury places

Governors Bay

Governors Bay

Governors Bay is one of the earliest settlements on Lyttelton Harbour and has many historic buildings. It lies near the head of the harbour (foreground). In the middle distance is Quail Island.

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John Wilson, 'Canterbury places - Lyttelton Harbour', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/10248/governors-bay (accessed 28 March 2024)

Story by John Wilson, reviewed & revised 6 Jul 2015, updated 17 Aug 2015