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Taylors Mistake Walkway

Godley Head

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Taylors Mistake Walkway

Time: 3 hr round trip

From the car park at Godley Head the walkway goes up the hill and stays above Breeze Bay. At the saddle the track crosses the Summit Road and from here much of the city is recognisable, including the Heathcote and Avon estuaries and New Brighton Beach.

The walkway joins the Taylors Mistake to Boulder Bay route, “Pilgrims Way”, along which it is easy to see cave dwellings. Please note: Part of this track is precipitous and care should be taken.

From Boulder Bay the track climbs back up to the woolshed and car park.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Canterbury

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-43.5890332187853

172.799037599564

Latitude
-43.5890332187853
Longitude
172.799037599564
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 2 to 4 hours 2 to 4 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

2 to 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 3km to 10km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

3km to 10km

DOC Track Category

  • Great walk/Easy tramping track Great walk/Easy tramping track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Great walk/Easy tramping track

Great walk/Easy tramping track

Moderate day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is generally well formed, may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with moderate fitness. Limited backcountry (remote areas) experience required. Track has signs, poles or markers. Major stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Light tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

    • Best place to for a stroll through.
    • Lovely walk around the Godley Head.
    • Very easy and lovely walk.
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  • 4.5/5

    Best place to for a stroll through.

    It was my first time and definitely of my favourite walks, will be back again

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Sam

  • 5.0/5

    Stunning views and a fantastic place for a walk, run or cycle.

    Easy access for campervans, free parking and drop loos available. We had a picnic at the top, but it was a little too windy. Don’t waste your time and money on the Gondola, you have the same (if not better) views here! And there is so much to explore. Lots of old military bunkers etc. Highly recommend.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
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    S Weslake

  • 4.5/5

    Cliff top walk from Taylors Mistake, amazing view of Christchurch, blue sea and we saw dolphins!

    Bit chilly in some parts.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

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    Becky Fox

  • 4.0/5

    Starting from the Sumner Clock Tower, we have some trouble finding the start (tip: photograph the route overview), but afterwards the walk was very rewarding.

    Great ocean views from the cliffs. We walked until the beach and had to return afterwards for lack of time.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    NETHERLANDS
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    Bram Hoonhout

  • 4.5/5

    Lovely walk around the Godley Head.

    Amazing scenery.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

    GERMANY
    Peter Passlack's avatar

    Peter Passlack

  • 3.0/5

    Very easy and lovely walk.

    I recommend it for all ages. It is a walk to do especially at the blooming season.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

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    Sandrine

  • 4.0/5

    Walk from Taylor's Mistake to Boulder Bay and gun emplacements Godley Head.

    Walks open again after earthquake repairs, Free.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago and experienced in December 2013

    NEW ZEALAND
    Helen Buxton's avatar

    Helen Buxton

  • 4.5/5

    About as hours walk each way with a well maintained track along the cliff edges round the headlands on backs peninsula.

    Great sea views + ends up at the old WWII gun mounts.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in January 2010

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Jess Mill