Overlooking Godley Head at entrance to Lyttleton Harbour
This headland is a breathtaking coastal location, with sheer 120 metre-high cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean.
Built in 1939, the Godley Head WWII coastal defence battery is ranked in the top ten New Zealand coastal defence heritage sites.
Godley Head: All buildings and structures are closed due to earthquake damage. Most of the tracks in this area are now open. The Tunnel Track and the Breeze Bay Track are still closed.
In addition to one of the most complete coastal defence sites in the country, Godley Head provides panoramic views and the chance to observe white-flippered penguin/korora.
Godley Head has both purpose-built and dual use mountain bike tracks. You can also explore the tunnels and other historic features on foot.
There is no accommodation or camping at Godley Head.
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Built in 1939, the Godley Head coastal defence battery is ranked as one of the top ten New Zealand coastal defence heritage sites.
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