Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch

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Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Godley Head Track — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from your accommodation and transports you to Taylors Mistake Beach, where the adventure begins.

Take in world-class views as you traverse the ancient crater of an extinct volcano and enjoy one of New Zealand's most beautiful coastlines with an experienced local guide.

This well-maintained loop track spans 8-10 km (5-6 miles) and takes approximately 3 hours to complete, allowing plenty of time to soak in the scenery. Hot drinks at a local café, morning snacks, and a gourmet picnic lunch are all included.

Along the way, you'll see recently restored historic WWII landmarks, an Antarctic cabin, a penguin colony, and charming little huts. Visit Boulder Bay, a secluded beach with views over Pegasus Bay and the majestic Southern Alps. Wildlife sightings may include seals, dolphins, and native birds.

This day tour begins and ends in Christchurch City.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Crater Rim Walks

Ages: Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Walking poles
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Hotel pickup (within a 5 km radius on the city)

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickups more than 5km outside of the city centre
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)

30 min Admission included

After hotel pick up, your guide will entertain you with the history of Christchurch on the 20-minute drive to Sumner Beach in a 12-seater van. Here you will enjoy a hot drink on the deck of a seaside cafe overlooking the ocean and Cave Rock. This is a beautiful landmark and a great start to the day.
Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk

30 min

Your next stop is Taylors Mistake Beach (10 minutes drive), a beautiful black sand surf beach, with quaint little baches. Here your guide will hand out backpacks, poles, lunch, water bottles, and snacks, and prepare you for the walk.
Godley Head

3 hours Admission included

The next three hours will be spent walking Godley Head Loop Track, one of Christchurch's most beautiful hikes. Sights include Scott's Hutt (an Antarctic Cabin), WW2 Gun emplacements, a penguin colony, and coastal views in all directions. Picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a remote beach along the way with historic cabins, where we often encounter wildlife such as seals, dolphins, and many birds. Your walk returns to Taylors Mistake Beach, for a relaxing drive back to your pick-up location.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Athena Motel
Academy Motor Lodge
Hagley Park Motel
2 On Whiteleigh & 239 On Lincoln Motel
Ashleigh Court Motel
Quest Cathedral Junction
The Mayfair Hotel Christchurch
Apollo Motel Christchurch
Merivale Manor
Ferry Motel
Earnslaw Motel
Alglenn Motel

and 119 more pickup points

We provide free hotel pick-up within a 5km radius of the central city. Please let us know your accommodation when you book. If you are staying further out, we can arrange a place to meet you in the city.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.