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Taylors Mistake Beach – Godley Head Lookout loop from Sumner

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Taylors Mistake Beach – Godley Head Lookout loop from Sumner

Moderate

4.8

(80)

607

hikers

Taylors Mistake Beach – Godley Head Lookout loop from Sumner

02:36

8.97km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Awaroa / Godley Head Farm Park Reserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

445 m

Taylors Mistake Beach

Highlight • Beach

2

3.41 km

Scott's Hut (The Cabin)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

3.59 km

Taylor Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in WW II to protect Lyttelton harbour

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4

4.55 km

Godley Head Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The last few kilometers are quite winding, but it's an incredibly beautiful area for hiking and mountain biking - quite windy, but absolutely fantastic 🥰

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5

4.61 km

Godley Head Coastal Defense Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

At Godley Head, a coastal defense artillery was built during World War II. Remains of this plant still exist today. On information boards you will find more information on site. …

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6

4.87 km

Awaroa / Godley Head Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The DOC Campground must be reserved in advance.
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/godley-head

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7

5.04 km

Godley Head Coastal Walk, Awaroa / Godley Head Farm Park Reserve

Highlight • Trail

8

6.37 km

View of Awaroa / Godley Head Farm Park Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

amazing view!

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B

8.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

3.91 km

445 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

3.17 km

540 m

445 m

113 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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