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Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Guided Walking Tour and Picnic

By Crater Rim Walks
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $181 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
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.

Activity location

  • Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)
    • The Esplanade, Sumner Beach
    • 2004, Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)
    • The Esplanade, Sumner Beach
    • 2004, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Guided Walk and Picnic
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Duration: 5 hours: The best choice for Lyttleton cruise guests! We will meet you at the port, and return you to either Lyttelton or the city.
Picnic: Morning tea, lunch, and water is provided, along with coffee/tea at a cafe on the way to the start of our walk.
Path of the Gods: Lyttelton to Sumner, Godley Head, then you can choose to be dropped back to Lyttelton or into Christchurch City to explore.
12 seater Van: Air conditioned
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$181.25 x 1 Adult$181.25
Total
Price is $181.25
Until Fri, Jun 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedWalking poles
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedPort pickup
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air-conditioned minivan

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Sumner Beach (Cave Rock)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Taylors Mistake - Awaroa / Godley Head Walk
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Lyttelton
  • 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSumner Beach (Cave Rock)
    • The Esplanade, Sumner Beach
    • 2004, Christchurch, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESumner Beach (Cave Rock)
    • The Esplanade, Sumner Beach
    • 2004, Christchurch, New Zealand

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