Walking Tours Canterbury

Enjoy a premium privately guided half-day coastal walk at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. Designed with comfort, flexibility, and personalised service in mind, this shorter experience allows you to explore at your own pace while discovering the dramatic landscapes of an ancient extinct volcano just 30 minutes from Christchurch.

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Following hotel pick-up, travel through Christchurch before arriving at Godley Head, where your walk begins. The scenic coastal route follows rugged cliff tops and sweeping harbour views, taking in restored WWII coastal defence gun emplacements, Scott's Cabin, and panoramic vistas across Pegasus Bay, Lyttelton Harbour, and the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, enjoy light refreshments while keeping an eye out for seals, dolphins, and native birdlife.

Covering approximately 4 km with around 2.5 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 185 metres, this relaxed experience can be tailored to suit your preferred pace and interests. With morning and afternoon departures available, it's the perfect option for those short on time who still want to experience the highlights of Godley Head.

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Ideal for couples, families, and small private groups, this exclusive experience combines spectacular scenery, fascinating history, local insight, and the freedom to explore at a pace that suits you. Start time can be adapted to suit.

What to expect

• Duration: 4 hours (2.5 hours walking)
  

• Distance: 4 kms / 2.5 miles

• Elevation: 185 metres / 600 feet

• Level: Easy

What the tour includes

• Return transportation from your Christchurch city accommodation
  

• Experienced local guide

• Walking poles

• Day bag to use during the walk

• Stainless steel souvenir drink bottle to keep

• Light refreshments, including fresh fruit and trail snacks

Highlights

• One of Christchurch's most spectacular coastal walks
  

• Breathtaking Pacific Ocean and Lyttelton Harbour views

• Historic WWII gun emplacements

• Scott's Cabin and Antarctic heritage

• Wildlife spotting opportunities, including seals and dolphins

• Small-group guided experience

• Easy walking, well-formed tracks

• 30 minutes from Christchurch