Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Walking poles
- Transport by luxury SUV
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup
- Private local guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Crater Rim Walks
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Christchurch
- Its from-price is 74% above the median of the 343 experiences we list in Christchurch.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 41 of 343.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Christchurch
Christchurch is the South Island's largest city, a flat, green city on the Avon River with the Southern Alps and Banks Peninsula close by.
Christchurch was planned by English settlers in 1850 around a central square and the Avon River, which winds through the city past willows and lawns. Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens cover a large green area beside the centre, and punts glide along the river. The Gothic Revival Arts Centre, built for the university, houses studios and cafés, and Canterbury Museum stands beside the gardens.
Top-ranked sights in Christchurch: Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, TranzAlpine Train.
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