Godley Head Walking Tour and Scenic Drive Day Tour

You’ll be picked up from your accommodation or a designated pick-up point. Starting from Christchurch, we’ll drive through the eastern suburbs, passing through New Zealand’s second-longest road tunnel to reach Lyttelton, the gateway to Christchurch. Known for its charm and history, Lyttelton is the South Island’s largest port. After exploring the town, we’ll continue along the newly restored Gebbies Pass Road. At the top, a scenic lookout offers stunning views of Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Village, where we’ll stop for morning tea. A short drive from Sumner takes us to Taylor’s Mistake Beach, one of Christchurch’s hidden gems, where our walk begins. We’ll follow a scenic track along the coast, passing Boulder Bay before reaching Godley Head. This area is rich in World War II history, with bunkers, gun emplacements, and old military buildings—perfect for photos and a picnic lunch. After lunch, we’ll continue west along the track, taking in views of Lyttelton Harbour and Banks Peninsula before descending back to Taylor’s Mistake. An alternate route will return us to the city to complete your Christchurch and Godley Head tour.

Godley Head Tour Itinerary

Duration: 7-7 ½ hours

Transport: Minivan or luxury car (private tours)

Food: Provided – picnic lunch, morning tea & afternoon tea

Start/Finish location: Christchurch City Centre

Start time: 9:00 am

Finish time: 4:00 – 4:30 pm

Total walking distance: 6.5 Km-9 Km (4-5.6 miles)

Time spent walking time: 3-4 hours walking

Min/max numbers: 2 – 8 pax

(Public Holidays: By request only – Min 4 Pax)

*Track grade – Very easy,

Walking time -3-4 hours,

Walking distance – 5-8kms (flexible depending on group ability).

Explore Godley Head, a rugged spot at the end of the Port Hills with stunning views of Lyttelton Harbour and Christchurch. This tour includes historical WW2 defences, plus visits to Lyttelton, Sumner Beach, and Taylor’s Mistake Beach.

Pick-up/Drop-off:

– Chch Hotels

– Citizens’ War Memorial, Cathedral Square

– Zeros Café Cashmere Road (free all-day parking)

Tour starts – Christchurch

Travel – 30 mins

1. Lyttelton – Sightseeing, 20 minutes

(Travel – 30 minutes)

2. Sumner Beach – Morning Tea, sightseeing, 20
minutes

(Travel – 10 minutes)

3. Te Onepoto/Taylors Mistake – Awaroa/Godley Head
Guided Walk, picnic lunch, 4-5 hours

(Travel – 45 minutes)

Tour finishes – Christchurch

Godley Head is a stunning, off-the-beaten-path destination at the edge of the Port Hills, offering panoramic views of Lyttelton Harbour and Christchurch. This unforgettable day tour features uninterrupted vistas, along with fascinating WW2 defence remnants. Along the way, we’ll also explore Lyttelton, Sumner Beach, and Taylor’s Mistake Beach, making for a truly unique experience.

For the private tour option, please contact [email protected] for more details.