Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch
Description
Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New Zealand's most stunning coastlines with an experienced local guide. Godley Head is a beautiful coastal track with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and also Lyttelton Harbour. It includes historic landmarks from WW2, an Antarctic cabin, and quaint little beaches to boot. The walk is 4 km and takes around 2.5 hours to walk, including a rest stop. The track can be adapted by the guide on the day. If you are short on time, this half-day guided walk is a great option. Both morning and afternoon walks are available, see the highlights and be back in Christchurch in time for lunch or dinner. This walk has less elevation than the full day option, and is suitable for most levels of fitness.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Godley Head Loop Track
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(48)
A must do in Christchurch! Nicole, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. The walk was incredible, so beautiful and serene. Not too difficult of a trek so it's good for all ages and abilities. It's a great way to see Christchurch and the surrounding areas, while learning about the geography and history of the place from a local. Highly recommend. It's a gem of a tour.
Thanks so much Penelope, it was great to spend the morning with you!
Wonderful hike; peaceful with beautiful views of the cliffs. Interesting drive around the area. The guide was throughly knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommended if you enjoy outdoor, local experiences.
Thank you, so glad to hear you enjoyed the experience:-)
Beautiful scenery and lovely moderate level walk - even on a cloudy cool day. Dee was so cheerful and informative throughout - from hotel pickup to drop off. Highly recommend this company
Thank you, Dee will be so happy you had a great day with her. Nicole
We greatly enjoyed the crater rim walk. The views were wonderful and Herb’s commentary on the gunnery placements was very informative and put the walk into historical context. Many thanks to Herb and Nicole for making the walk possible. Regards Dez and Rosey
Thank you so much for your review, much appreciated!
Great tour! Loved getting to know more of the area. Herb was a great guide and I’d highly recommend. He made the trip enjoyable with stories. Would recommend that a different t mode a transportation as sitting in the middle of a back seat limited my view.
Thanks so much for your review, great you enjoyed your time wth Herb. I appreciate your suggestion too, will take that on board. All the best with the rest of your travels!
Herb did an awesome job leading our group! He was very informative and did a great jjob explaining the history of the area. The views and beach were amazing. Herb did nice commentary during our travel time in the van. The owner/office did a great job communicating pick up and drop off
Thank you kindly for your review, Herb will be so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with him. Many thanks, Nicole
A fantastic afternoon with Heidi. We would highly recommend this. Views and commentary were amazing.
Thanks so much, glad to hear you had a great afternoon!
Fabulous experience..great service and exceptionally knowledgeable
Thanks so much!
My 27 year old son and I (70) had a private hike/tour of the headlands outside of Christchurch with a delightful local guide, Flick. It was a beautiful day for a walk and she assessed our physical capabilities and desire for a less than strenuous hike/walk and designed the route accordingly. It was a great introduction to NZ and the Christchurch area (our first day in NZ). We learned a lot about the area's history (some WW II outpost ruins, for example) and culture along the way and just had a delightful time. On the way back to the hotel, Flick took us a different way via Lyttleton so we were able to see even more of the area. All in all, a great way to spend 3-4 hours getting some exercise and learning about Christchurch!
Thank you so much for your detailed review, we are so happy you enjoyed your Crater Rim Walk with Flick:-)
Herb was very great guide. Bring a lot of history and knowledge into the tracking. The view from the beach and the dolphins were breathtaking.Definitely worth it!
Thanks so much Nathan, so glad to hear you got to experience dolphins on your walk, nothing like seeing them in their natural habitat, just magic. Herb will be very happy to know you had a great time too.
