Godley Head Guided Hike
Strenuous Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Discover Canterbury's breathtaking coastline on this guided walk around Godley Head. From rugged Pacific cliffs to snow-capped Southern Alps views, experience spectacular scenery including Lyttelton Harbour and Pegasus Bay.
Meet your guide at Lyttelton Port and enjoy a short 15-minute van ride to Godley Head, where you'll receive a day bag, water bottle, and walking sticks before setting off.
The walk begins through a sheep paddock to Scott's Cabin, a historic site tied to Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott, offering stunning photo opportunities from its deck and observation platform. Next, explore the WWII-era Taylor Battery coastal defence site and learn about its fascinating history.
We pause for a morning tea break and observe some of the area's oldest baches built from local beach stones above Boulder Bay.
Finish with a gentle uphill stroll back to the car park, taking in panoramic views of turquoise Lyttelton Harbour and nearby islands. Toilet facilities are available before your return van ride to Lyttelton Port.
Please note: The exact route may vary depending on track conditions on the day.
This 3-hour walk includes 1.5 hours of varied terrain with ample time to pause and soak in the stunning 360-degree coastal vistas.
Schedule
Special Notes
Explore stunning coastal views, historic WWII gun emplacements, Scott's Cabin, combined with rich story telling on this guided 3-hour tour. Enjoy a scenic van ride from Lyttelton Port, a leisurely walk with stops for morning tea, and plenty of photo opportunities. The route may vary depending on track conditions. This tour does not include drop-off in Christchurch City Centre.
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Strenuous Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Discover Canterbury's breathtaking coastline on this guided walk around Godley Head. From rugged Pacific cliffs to snow-capped Southern Alps views, experience spectacular scenery including Lyttelton Harbour and Pegasus Bay.
Meet your guide at Lyttelton Port and enjoy a short 15-minute van ride to Godley Head, where you'll receive a day bag, water bottle, and walking sticks before setting off.
The walk begins through a sheep paddock to Scott's Cabin, a historic site tied to Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott, offering stunning photo opportunities from its deck and observation platform. Next, explore the WWII-era Taylor Battery coastal defence site and learn about its fascinating history.
We pause for a morning tea break and observe some of the area's oldest baches built from local beach stones above Boulder Bay.
Finish with a gentle uphill stroll back to the car park, taking in panoramic views of turquoise Lyttelton Harbour and nearby islands. Toilet facilities are available before your return van ride to Lyttelton Port.
Please note: The exact route may vary depending on track conditions on the day.
This 3-hour walk includes 1.5 hours of varied terrain with ample time to pause and soak in the stunning 360-degree coastal vistas.
Schedule
Special Notes
Explore stunning coastal views, historic WWII gun emplacements, Scott's Cabin, combined with rich story telling on this guided 3-hour tour. Enjoy a scenic van ride from Lyttelton Port, a leisurely walk with stops for morning tea, and plenty of photo opportunities. The route may vary depending on track conditions. This tour does not include drop-off in Christchurch City Centre.