Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic on Banks Peninsula in Christchurch

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Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic on Banks Peninsula

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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: Today, Sep 20

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Highlights

Enjoy a stunning guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Take in world-class views and see one of New Zealand's most beautiful coastlines with an experienced local guide.


Godley Head Loop Track is undoubtedly one of the best hikes in Christchurch. This undulating well-maintained loop track covers 8 km / 5 miles and will take approximately 3 hours to walk, including lots of time to stop and enjoy the scenery.


You will see historic WW2 landmarks, an Antarctic hutt, a penguin colony, and quaint little beaches to boot. Morning tea is provided at Godley Head, followed by a picnic lunch at Boulder Bay, a secluded beach, looking out over Pegasus Bay, and the majestic Southern Alps beyond. Seals, dolphins, and birds are often spotted.


This day tour starts from and returns to Christchurch City, including Lyttelton Port.

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
25 Esplanade, Sumner Beach, Christchurch, New Zealand 8081

Provider

Crater Rim Walks

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