Why choose this Christchurch tour ?
Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and transport 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 km (5 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.
Make the most of your Christchurch adventure
What makes Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic around Godley Head a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Full Day Crater Rim Walk
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Our top-notch guided 1-day walk on Banks Peninsula, a small group tour with up to 10 people departing from Christchurch.
Duration: 6 hours
Lunch, hot drinks, water
Air conditioned van
Pickup included
Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic around Godley Head Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local guide
- Walking poles
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup (within a 5 km radius on the city)
Not Included
- Hotel pickups more than 5km outside of the city centre
- Airport Hotel pickups can be arranged for NZ$20 per person each way
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Crater Rim Walks.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Auckland.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 114 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
