Godley valley tracks
Located in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Walk or mountain bike up the Godley valley.25 km | 32 km one way one way
Dog access
Lilybank Road to Red Stag Hut
Track category: Tramping track
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.
4WD track in Godley valley
Red Stag Hut to Godley Hut
Track category: Route
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.
Route to Godley Hut in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
No vehicle access past Lilybank Station
There is 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
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Contacts
| Raukapuka / Geraldine Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 693 1010 |
| 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: | +64 3 435 0802 |
| 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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