Christchurch

Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch

5.0(163 reviews)
6hFree cancellation

Description

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from your accommodation and transports 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 8-10 km (5-6 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.

Highlights

  • Short term availability
  • Historical Tours
  • Excellent Quality
  • Weather Dependent - Low
  • Ports of Call Tours
  • Shore Excursions
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Walking Tours
  • Half-day Tours
  • Underground Tours

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Walking poles
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • 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
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    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.

    Admission included
  2. 2

    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.

    Admission included
  3. 3

    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.

    Admission included

Useful information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Adulto12-90 anni
    340

Review distribution

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