Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Guided Walking Tour and Picnic | La Vacanza Travel

Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Guided Walking Tour and Picnic

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Canterbury, Christchurch
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  • 5 hours
  • Christchurch
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Escape the crowds and enjoy an incredible day in the great outdoors, on this stunning guided Crater Rim Walk. Lyttelton harbour is nestled inside an extinct volcano crater. You will be met at Lyttleton Port by your guide, and transported in a 12-seater van to Sumner Beach for hot drinks at a cafe overlooking the ocean.

Godley Head Loop Track is undoubtedly one of the best hikes in Christchurch, an undulating track with breathtaking coastal views, historic WW2 landmarks, and quaint little beaches. The distance is 8 km / 5 miles, which takes around 3 hours to walk, with lots of time to stop and enjoy the scenery.

Morning tea is served 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.

After the walk, your guide will return you to Lyttleton Port, or if time allows you will also have the option of being dropped into Christchurch City to explore.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sumner Beach (Cave Rock), The Esplanade Sumner Beach, Christchurch 2004 New Zealand

After meeting your guide at Lyttelton Port, you will be transported in a 12-seater van to Sumner Beach (approximately 10 minutes drive), where 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk, Taylors Mistake Road, Christchurch New Zealand

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Godley Head, 575 Summit Road Banks Peninsula, Christchurch 8081 New Zealand

The next three hours will be spent walking Godley Head Loop Track, undoubtedly one of Christchurch's most beautiful hikes. The track is undulating and well-maintained. 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.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Lyttelton, Sh74, Christchurch New Zealand

Upon completion of your walk, your guide will drop you back to Lyttelton Port. Alternatively, if time allows, you can request to be dropped into Christchurch City to explore, and then make your own way back to Port.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Port pickup
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Walking poles
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Entry/Admission - Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk
  • Entry/Admission - Godley Head
  • Entry/Admission - Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)

Exclusions
    • Near public transportation
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    When you disembark the ship, please get on the free shuttle bus to Norwich Quay in Lyttelton, where your guide will be waiting with a 'Crater Rim Walks' sign. Take care not to get the alternative bus into Christchurch City.

    Ports

    • Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, 41 Chapmans Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    5 hours


    User's Reviews

    Linda V

    31 Mar, 2024

    Very well guided tour in the volcanic hills at the coast visiting the beautiful bays. Lot of information on the history of local subjects and hallmarks such as the huts, nesting places for pinguïns, town history…

    jli315

    24 Mar, 2024

    Beautiful hike with a great view of the water below. It was not sunny the day we hiked, but it was still so pretty. Nicole was a great guide and the lunch she made us was delicious. Loved the coffee stop beforehand also!! The hike is a nice length and not hard. A few inclines to get your heart beating faster, but not to the point where you were huffing and puffing.

    David_L

    24 Mar, 2024

    This was the most amazing experience. The views were spectacular!! It is a must trip for all cruisers and visitors alike. The walk was for the most part easy although for me a little challenging at times with my bad knee. The great part about it was it was not stressful and we could stop anytime anywhere to snap pics videos or just rest. Nicole the owner was amazing and the best host - thank you Nicole for a memory we will never forget!!

    imogens549

    01 Mar, 2024

    Nicole from Crater Rim Walks lead us through the most beautiful guided tour of Godley Head just outside of Christchurch. A beautiful lunch and snacks were provided along with lots of lovely stops along the way to talk us through this history of relics and the natural surroundings. Highly recommended!!

    A6390LTmariem

    19 Feb, 2024

    We had an amazing experience with Nichole! She was very knowledgeable and planned a wonderful day for us, including a brilliant lunch on a beautiful, secluded beach!

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    Taylor’s Mistake - Breathtaking Scenery

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    Great slice of New Zealand

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