Lyttelton Shore Excursion : Randonnée côtière à Godley Head avec pique-nique
Description
Découvrez les paysages spectaculaires de Godley Head lors d'une randonnée côtière guidée d'une journée conçue pour les clients des navires de croisière visitant le port de Lyttelton. Retrouvez votre Guide local au port avant de vous rendre dans la banlieue balnéaire de Sumner à bord d'un van 12 places, où vous dégusterez des boissons chaudes donnant sur l'océan. Un court trajet en voiture vous amène à Taylors Mistake Beach, où votre promenade commence le long d'une belle piste côtière. Située dans un ancien volcan éteint, la piste en boucle de 8 à 10 km prend en compte les emplacements restaurés des canons de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la cabane Scott, et des vues panoramiques sur l'océan Pacifique, Pegasus Bay, Lyttelton Harbour et les Alpes du Sud. Savourez des collations et un déjeuner pique-nique gastronomique tout en gardant un œil sur les phoques, les dauphins et la faune aviaire indigène. Votre Guide partagera des histoires sur l'histoire, la faune et le paysage volcanique de la région. Avec environ 3,5 heures de marche, cette expérience en petit groupe offre un rythme détendu et beaucoup de temps pour profiter du paysage avant de retourner au port de Lyttelton.
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Itinéraire
Après avoir rencontré votre guide au port de Lyttelton, vous serez transporté dans une camionnette de 12 places jusqu'à Sumner Beach (environ 10 minutes en voiture), où vous dégusterez une boisson chaude sur la terrasse d'un café en bord de mer surplombant l'océan et Cave Rock. C'est un magnifique point de repère et un bon début de journée.
Votre prochain arrêt est la plage Taylors Mistake (à 10 minutes en voiture), une belle plage de surf de sable noir, avec de petites plages pittoresques. Ici, votre guide vous distribuera des sacs à dos, des bâtons, un déjeuner, des bouteilles d'eau et des collations et vous préparera pour la promenade.
Les trois prochaines heures seront consacrées à parcourir le Godley Head Loop Track, sans aucun doute l'une des plus belles randonnées de Christchurch. La piste est vallonnée et bien entretenue. Les sites touristiques incluent Scott's Hutt (une cabane antarctique), des emplacements d'armes à feu de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, une colonie de manchots et des vues côtières dans toutes les directions. Le pique-nique sera dégusté sur une plage isolée le long du chemin avec des cabanes historiques, où nous rencontrons souvent des animaux sauvages tels que des phoques, des dauphins et de nombreux oiseaux. Votre promenade retourne à Taylors Mistake Beach.
À la fin de votre promenade, votre guide vous ramènera au port de Lyttelton. Alternativement, si le temps le permet, vous pouvez demander à être déposé à Christchurch City pour explorer, puis retourner au port par vos propres moyens.
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Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(70)
This is a hike - 5 miles - around the crater rim and includes some steep hills and climbing rocky stairs. Our guide was fantastic. Emma was knowledgeable about the area and kept checking with us on hike options to either up the difficulty or adjust to simpler pathways. The scenery is breathtaking and you see ocean views from 3 different directions as you navigate the rim! People need to follow the physical recommendations and understand you should be in good shape without mobility restrictions to make this trek. Lunch and snacks were included. Everything was healthy and delicious!
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the walk and your time with Emma.
We recently visited New Zealand and booked with Crater Rim Walks for the guided walking tour and picnic at the Godley Head Loop Trail. If I could give it 100 stars, I would!! This was one of our favorite excursions of our entire trip!! The communication, hospitality and professionalism on this tour was top notch! But the hike itself was stunning! The views and the picnic were just off the charts!! Our guides were knowledgeable and accommodating and just so thoughtful. I highly recommend this experience!!
Wow thank you so much for such a lovely review, Helen & Dave will be so happy to hear it was a trip highlight for you. Many thanks, Nicole:-)
We had a very nice day with Helen and Dave. The hike was mainly near the coast with great views. The guides were super nice and competent. However, you should be fit and good on foot.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really glad you enjoyed your day with Helen and Dave and that the coastal views made the walk special. They’ll be delighted to hear your kind words.
The scenery is beautiful! Our guides Flock and Emma were fantastic! Snacks and lunch were provided and were delicious. Be aware you will be walking about 7 miles and much of it is up hill. It was a very good representation of New Zealand.
Thank you for your feedback, glad to hear you enjoyed the lunch and your time with Emma and Flick. All the best with the rest of your cruise.
Emma and Flick were personable, patient and genuinely interested in everyone in the group. They made the 8 mile undulating hike go smoothly and efficiently. They kept an easy pace throughout and one of them always stayed with those in the group who couldn’t keep up. The day started with coffee, tea or hot chocolate at a beach cafe. There was a snack break, and bathrooms after an hour. Lunch was delicious and healthy: salad and vegetarian quiche. If you don’t want to miss out on the gloriously sweeping mountain views, this cruise ship Shore Excursion is for you!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the day with Flick and Emma, along with the views.
Helen and Dave were excellent guides, with attention to all details and keeping the pace suitable for all participants. The lunch exceeded expectations and the views were stunning! Highly recommend!
Thanks so much, so glad to hear you had a great day with Helen & Dave, we loved hosting you!
First, I wanted to know that we took this as part of an excursion we planned on our own from our cruise stop in Lyttleton Port. Second and most importantly , Helen and Dave were fabulous guides. They took us to an amazing local café on the beach for morning coffee and tea, gave us lots of details about the local history, including background on the Māori. Helen & Dave provided all the essential & quite a few especially thoughtful extras: walking sticks, reusable NZ water bottles that we could take with us, sunscreen and a hat for those who forgot them. Helen even lent her own hat to someone whose cap kept blowing off due to the very high winds during our trek.. There were so many extras: an amazing lunch in a reusable bento box, healthy snacks for a break on the journey, and an amazing lunch spot. We truly loved the sustainable nature of this tour, our amazing guides, and the fantastic scenery from the beach to the history to the crater. We can’t say enough about our fabulous and this amazing local company, Crater Rim Walks. Definitely plan hike with them if you are. In Lyttleton! You will not be disappointed.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful feedback, and Helen and Dave will be really happy to hear you enjoyed your day so much. It was a pleasure to host you, and all the best for the next leg of your journey!
I stepped out solo for this adventure after feeling inspired by a thumbs up on a Celebrity cruise FB group. The Rim Walk met my expectations for experiencing something off the beaten path. Wonderful guides, Nicole and Ita, were thoughtful, knowledgeable, and communicated well before and after. Just do it, you will not regret!
Thank you Betty! It was such a pleasure to meet you, I am so glad you came along for the day with us. I hope the rest of your cruise was just as much fun. Nicole
This was an amazing experience. The company took care of everything. They provided a hot beverage, water, snacks and lunch, poles, and even backpacks. The guides, Emma and Herb were lovely and helpful. The scenery was beautiful. This was one of our favorite experiences of our trip. Highly recommend.
Thank you! So glad to hear you loved your time with us, and in NZ in general:-)
We thoroughly enjoyed our hiking trip with Emma! She first took us to a lovely coffee shop, then drove us to the trail while giving us interesting facts/history about Lyttleton. On the trail, the scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the hike was not too difficult. Emma was very attentive and engaging, and thoughtfully provided us with backpacks, water, snacks, and lunch. We would definitely recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your hiking trip with Emma. Starting the day with coffee and local insights before heading to the start of the track is one of our favourite ways to introduce guests to the area. Thank you for recommending us. It truly means a lot, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
