Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day experience allows you to explore at your own pace while discovering the dramatic landscapes of an ancient extinct volcano just 30 minutes from Christchurch. After hotel pick-up, travel through Christchurch and Sumner before stopping for hot drinks overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Continue to Taylors Mistake Beach, where your walk begins. The 8-10 km (5-6 mile) Godley Head loop track follows rugged coastal cliffs and sweeping harbour views, taking in restored WWII coastal defence gun emplacements, Scott's Cabin, and panoramic views across Pegasus Bay, Lyttelton Harbour, and the Southern Alps. Enjoy snacks and a gourmet picnic lunch in a scenic location while keeping an eye out for seals, dolphins, and native birdlife. With approximately 3.5 hours of walking, the experience can be adapted to suit your pace and interests.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)
After being picked up by your private guide in an SUV, head to Sumner Beach for hot drinks at our local seaside suburb. Sit out on the deck admiring the ocean and Cave Rock.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk
A beautiful black sand surf beach, with quaint little baches is the starting point of our walking track. Your guide will provide walking poles, bags, lunch, snacks and water before you set off.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Godley Head
Walk around the stunning Godley Head, undoubtedly one of Chrsitchurch's most beautiful walks. This 8 km loop track will take around 3 hours walking, with lots of time to stop and enjoy the scenery. It is a well-established track, full of history and beautiful coastal views. You will see Scott's Hutt, an Antarctic Cabin, WW2 Gun Emplacements, a penguin colony, and visit Boulder Bay, a quaint beach accessible only by foot, where you will enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch. Note: The remaining time is for the round tour and time spent sightseeing or explorations. Take the day at your own pace with your own private guide, and return to the city in time for dinner.
Duration: 180 mins

Inclusion

Bottled water

Walking poles

Transport by luxury SUV

Snacks

Lunch

Hotel pickup

Private local guide

Tea and coffee

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Crater Rim Walks

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