Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic
Overview
Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day experience allows you to explore at your own pace while discovering the dramatic landscapes of an ancient extinct volcano just 30 minutes from Christchurch.
After hotel pick-up, travel through Christchurch and Sumner before stopping for hot drinks overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Continue to Taylors Mistake Beach, where your walk begins.
The 8-10 km (5-6 mile) Godley Head loop track follows rugged coastal cliffs and sweeping harbour views, taking in restored WWII coastal defence gun emplacements, Scott's Cabin, and panoramic views across Pegasus Bay, Lyttelton Harbour, and the Southern Alps. Enjoy snacks and a gourmet picnic lunch in a scenic location while keeping an eye out for seals, dolphins, and native birdlife.
With approximately 3.5 hours of walking, the experience can be adapted to suit your pace and interests.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Walking poles
- Transport by luxury SUV
- Hotel pickup
- Private local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Godley Head
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Walking poles.
- Transport by luxury SUV.
- Hotel pickup.
- Private local guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Toronto to Niagara Falls Evening Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Walking poles
- Transport by luxury SUV
- Hotel pickup
- Private local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
