Godley River Route
Located in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Walk or mountain bike up the Godley valley to Red Stag Hut and Godley Hut.25 km | 32 km one way
Dog access
Lilybank Road to Red Stag Hut
Time: 8 hr
Distance: 25 km
Keep to the 4WD track initially as this is a public access easement through private farmland. You will pass a sign for Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park when you reach the park boundary. Red Stag Hut is very small so carry a tent in case the hut is full.
Four wheel driving
The track is popular with 4WD vehicles due to the long distances to each hut. Keep to the track.
Horse riding
This travel travels along stony flats.
Mountain biking
Mountain biking into Red Stag Hut is a rougher ride than to Macaulay Hut. Mountain bikers can continue up Godley valley as far as Separation Stream, which is where the 4WD track ends.
Red Stag Hut to Godley Hut
Time: 3 hr
Distance: 7 km
The track is generally well-formed to Separation Stream. From here it is an unmarked route to Godley Hut and you need to be an experienced tramper to find the way within the glacial moraines.
To reach the start of the track you need to cross Macaulay River first. This can be a difficult crossing in periods of high rainfall or snowmelt. Another option is to leave your vehicle at the end of Lilybank Road in the designated parking area and cross the river on foot.
No vehicle access past Lilybank Station
The Godley river is cutting in against Sibbald range making it impassable at this point.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| Raukapuka / Geraldine Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | info@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
13 – 15 North Terrace Geraldine 7930 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 33 Geraldine 7956 |
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| Te Manahuna / Twizel Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | info@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
15 Wairepo Road Twizel 7901 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 951 Twizel 7944 |
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