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Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic on Banks Peninsula

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Full Day Crater Rim Walk

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Our top-notch guided 1-day walk on Banks Peninsula, a small group tour with up to 10 people departing from Christchurch.
Duration: 6 hours
Lunch, hot drinks, water
Air conditioned van
Pickup included

Next availability: Tue, Nov 12

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Highlights

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and transport you to Taylors Mistake Beach, where the adventure begins.


Take in world-class views as you traverse the ancient crater of an extinct volcano and enjoy one of New Zealand's most beautiful coastlines with an experienced local guide.


This well-maintained loop track spans 8 km (5 miles) and takes approximately 3 hours to complete, allowing plenty of time to soak in the scenery. Hot drinks at a local café, morning snacks, and a gourmet picnic lunch are all included.


Along the way, you'll see recently restored historic WWII landmarks, an Antarctic cabin, a penguin colony, and charming little huts. Visit Boulder Bay, a secluded beach with views over Pegasus Bay and the majestic Southern Alps. Wildlife sightings may include seals, dolphins, and native birds.


This day tour begins and ends in Christchurch City.

Itinerary

  • Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    After hotel pick up, your guide will entertain you with the history of Christchurch on the 20-minute drive to Sumner Beach in a 12-seater van. Here 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

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    The next three hours will be spent walking Godley Head Loop Track, one of Christchurch's most beautiful hikes. 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, for a relaxing drive back to your pick-up location.

What's included

INCLUDED

Local guide
Walking poles
Bottled water
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup (within a 5 km radius on the city)

NOT INCLUDED

Hotel pickups more than 5km outside of the city centre
Airport Hotel pickups can be arranged for NZ$20 per person each way

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Location

Address
The Esplanade, Sumner Beach, Christchurch, New Zealand 2004

Provider

Crater Rim Walks

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