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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic 20% OFF

Location Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
$165.92
$207.40
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Overview

The full-day guided coastal hike at Godley Head offers breathtaking scenery and an immersive experience for cruise ship guests visiting Lyttelton Port. This adventure combines stunning views, local wildlife, and a gourmet picnic along the way.

  • 🌊 Meet your local guide at Lyttelton Port before a scenic drive to Sumner Beach, just a 10-minute journey in a comfortable 12-seater van.
  • ☕ Enjoy a hot drink on the deck of a seaside cafe overlooking the ocean and the iconic Cave Rock, setting the perfect tone for your hike.
  • 🏖️ Begin your walk at Taylors Mistake Beach, where your guide will provide backpacks, walking poles, lunch, and snacks to ensure a well-prepared adventure.
  • 🌄 Hike the Godley Head Loop Track, a stunning 8-10 km (5-6 mile) trail featuring restored WWII gun emplacements, Scott's Cabin, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Southern Alps.
  • 🐬 Keep an eye out for seals, dolphins, and native birdlife while enjoying a gourmet picnic lunch at a remote beach along the way.
  • 🗣️ Your human tour guide will share fascinating stories about the area's rich history, wildlife, and unique volcanic landscape throughout the hike.
  • 🥪 Morning tea, lunch, and water are all provided, along with coffee or tea at the cafe before your hike begins.
  • 🚐 After the hike, your guide will drop you back at Lyttelton Port or, if time permits, you can opt for a drop-off in Christchurch City to further explore.
  • 🌟 This small-group experience allows for a relaxed pace, ensuring you have plenty of time to soak in the scenery and enjoy the journey.

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Guided Walk and Picnic
Duration: 5 hours: The best choice for Lyttleton cruise guests! We will meet you at the port, and return you to either Lyttelton or the city.
Picnic: Morning tea, lunch, and water is provided, along with coffee/tea at a cafe on the way to the start of our walk.
Path of the Gods: Lyttelton to Sumner, Godley Head, then you can choose to be dropped back to Lyttelton or into Christchurch City to explore.
12 seater Van: Air conditioned
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Port pickup
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Walking poles
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Get the free shuttle bus from the ship to Norwich Quay (5 minutes drive), where your guide will be waiting opposite Canterbury Street with a sign.
Return details
Get the free shuttle bus from the ship to Norwich Quay (5 minutes drive), where your guide will be waiting opposite Canterbury Street with a sign.

  • Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)
    After meeting your guide at Lyttelton Port, you will be transported in a 12-seater van to Sumner Beach (approximately 10 minutes drive), where 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.
  • Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk
    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.
  • Godley Head
    The next three hours will be spent walking Godley Head Loop Track, undoubtedly one of Christchurch's most beautiful hikes. The track is undulating and well-maintained. 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.
  • Lyttelton
    Upon completion of your walk, your guide will drop you back to Lyttelton Port. Alternatively, if time allows, you can request to be dropped into Christchurch City to explore, and then make your own way back to Port.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic 20% OFF

    Location Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
    $165.92
    $207.40
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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