Christchurch (Lyttleton), New Zealand

Coastal Hike at Godley Head

Natural Beauty, Historic Scott’s Cabin and Taylor Battery Discover stunning coastal views and New Zealand’s ties to World War II and Antarctica during a hike at Godley Head. During your guided 3-mile trek, you will admire the rugged Pacific coastline as it stretches from Pegasus Bay to the Southern Alps. Meet your guide at the pier, then transfer to Godley Head. Here, receive your hiking gear and set off down a grassy track toward Scott’s Cabin, where you will hear the story of Robert Falcon Scott’s initial Antarctic exploration. Continue along a wide, comfortable path to the Taylor Battery, a WWII coastal fortification with gun emplacements and ocean vistas. Take a well-maintained coastal track to view the rocky beach at Boulder Bay and its old baches (“beach cottages”). A gentle, 30-minute uphill walk with sweeping views of the turquoise-colored waters of Lyttleton Harbour will take you to the car park, before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time w