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A group of people walking on a gravel path beside a lake with hills in the background. 2
An aerial view of a large island with a small settlement on its northern shore. 3
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Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour

By Adventure By Nature
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €168 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Capture stunning photos from Godley Head's WWII gun embattlements
  • Visit a White Flippered Penguin colony and other wildlife along the costal track
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch and refreshing morning tea with your local guide.
  • Visit Taylors Mistake Beach, Sumner Beach, Evens Pass, Boulder Bay, and more
  • Choose to take a bush or coastal walk or simply relax and enjoy the scenery

Activity location

    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

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Private 1/2 Day Guided Walking Tour Godley Head & Lyttelton

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

This option is for a half-day private tour. Suitable for single travellers, couples & small groups.
This option has no minimum number.
Includes guide, transport, morning or afternoon, tea & coffee

Language options: English
Price details
€432.40 x 1 Traveller€432.40
Total
Price is €432.40
Until Mon, 17 Aug

Half-Day Godley Head Small Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Select this option for direct pickup from your city accommodation for a half-day tour that includes a guide, transport, snacks, and tea or coffee.
For single bookings, please get in touch with the supplier to confirm availability.

Language options: English
Price details
€167.56 x 2 Adults€335.12
Total
Price is €335.12
Until Mon, 17 Aug

Private Guided Walking Tour Godley Head & Lyttelton

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

This option is for a private tour. Suitable for single travellers, couples & small groups.
This option has no min numbers.
Includes guide, transport, morning tea, lunch, tea & coffee

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€814.39 x 1 Traveller€814.39
Total
Price is €814.39
Until Mon, 17 Aug

Full-Day Godley Head Small Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Select this option if you'd like to be collected directly from your inner-city accommodation. Includes guide, transport, lunch, snacks, tea & coffee.
For single bookings, please get in touch with the supplier to confirm availability.

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€218.49 x 2 Adults€436.98
Total
Price is €436.98
Until Mon, 17 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch (Full-Day Tour Only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Morning/Afternoon Tea
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Drinks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch is not included on the half-day tour

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Drones
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Full Day Godley Head & Coastal Port Hills Tour:

The day begins from Christchurch, travelling through New Zealand’s second-longest road tunnel to reach the historic port town of Lyttelton. Here you’ll have some free time to explore this fascinating harbour settlement, known for its strong links to Antarctic exploration.

Leaving Lyttelton via its steep and narrow hillside streets, you make a short stop at the historic Timeball Station and enjoy panoramic views from the Evans Pass lookout. You then continue over the Port Hills via Evans Pass and descend towards Sumner Beach, where your guide sets up a relaxed morning tea stop.

From Sumner Beach, a short drive brings you to Taylors Mistake Beach. From here, you begin the guided walk of Godley Head, following a well-formed loop track of approximately 8 km (around 3 hours). The coastal trail climbs gently above dramatic cliffs before descending to rocky shoreline areas where, if conditions allow, you may spot the rare White-flippered penguin (optional viewing).

Lunch is provided at Boulder Bay or atop Godley Head, followed by time to explore the extensive World War II coastal defence remnants. This historic site offers sweeping views across Lyttelton Harbour, Banks Peninsula, and Christchurch city.

On the return walk, your guide shares stories about the military history of the site and its role in New Zealand’s WWII coastal defence network. The return drive takes you back through Sumner Village and along the estuary before arriving back in Christchurch for hotel or city centre drop-off.

  • Track grade: Easy – Moderate fitness required, 3-4 hrs of walking time.
  • Walking distance: 6-9 km (flexible depending on group ability)
  • Total elevation gain: 380-440 m
  • Lunch included

Half-Day Godley Head Walk (Lyttelton Route via Evans Pass):

This half-day option begins in Christchurch and travels directly to Lyttelton. From there, you ascend via the steep and scenic hillside road over Evans Pass and continue along Summit Road, enjoying expansive views over the Port Hills and coastline.

You arrive at the Godley Head Car Park, where your guided walk begins. At the picnic tables near the car park, there is time to enjoy morning or afternoon tea before setting off.

From here, you follow a loop track, exploring the coastal headland and passing significant WWII defence remnants along the way, including historic gun emplacements and structures, as well as the restored Scott’s Hut site.

The walk offers uninterrupted views across Lyttelton Harbour and the surrounding coastline, before returning to the car park. The tour concludes with the return drive back to Christchurch or Lyttelton.

  • Track grade: Very easy, 2.5 hrs of walking time
  • Walking distance: 3-5 km (flexible depending on group ability)
  • Total elevation gain: ~180 m
  • Lunch not included

Location

Activity location

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    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Christchurch
    • Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand