Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
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Awaroa/Godley Head: Places to go in Canterbury | The Godley Head WWII coastal defence battery sits atop sheer 120 metre-high cliffs. Built in 1939, it is ranked in the top ten New Zealand coastal defence heritage sites.
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033794082
2 Godley Head Road, Sumner, Christchurch 8081
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- Public toilet
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TripOverLife
09.10.2023
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
Multiple large camping areas, with picnic tables, for tents and campervans. Coastal views from all areas as well. Be sure to do the Godley Head Loop track for more coastal views as well as historical military artefacts.
Moira Fraser
08.10.2023
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
We love the wildness of Godley Head and the view to the sea all around. It's a splendidly remote campsite despite being relatively close to Christchurch. There are historic buildings from our Ww2 defences to explore plus z myriad of cycling and walking tracks.
Carl K
29.09.2023
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
Excellent views, but too bad the site was shut down due to asbestos contamination, and also note the roads can be too narrow for oncoming traffic.
Ike Urlich-Morrison
15.09.2023
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
What a special place to go and stay and right in amongst an important place in the history of Christchurch.The road to get here is very narrow and windy, and in a 4 berth campervan, it’s absolutely drivable but with total caution. The road is shared with other drivers, walkers, runners and cyclists so be prepared to hug the absolute edge at times.There are some incredible views to be found within a short walking distance. The bathroom was clean and tidy and there was plenty of room when we arrived.
Zak Orchard
13.09.2023
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
Very nice walk, very busy with runners. Some of the bunkers are inaccessible due to quake damage. Great views. Not really suitable for young children.
Lee Elaine
07.09.2023
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
Awesome place! Very basic facilities but beautiful surroundings, an amazing view from the nearby lookout and a wide camping ground with lotsa place to choose a nice spot for your own. It was one of our favourite places to stay in NZ. Online paying via CamperMate was easy and the confirmation e-Mail came within minutes with the code.
Reece Dillon
16.08.2023
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
The single lane road in requires care and a light foot. Every tight blind bend reveals another driver in the middle of the road, or cyclists out enjoying the views.The camp site itself is beautifully flat, well maintained and quiet.Rather exposed to the elements but that adds to the beauty of the almost 360 degree views up an down the Eaat Coast.Water taps & clean toilets available, The DOC ranger lives on site.Best bit is its less that 30min from Chch for that last minute trip away.
Nate C
23.07.2023
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
This campsite is very basic with its best feature being the view. It offers public toilets and some picnic tables. There isn’t a lot of level ground and the road getting in and out could be tricky in big vehicles as it is one lane a lot of the way.It has a couple or good walking tracks in the area, so if that is your thing, it is worth the trip out.
Alejandro Echeverri
23.07.2023
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite
Amazing views and nice walks!Unfortunately right now there is no access at some parts.
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2 Godley Head Road, Sumner, Christchurch 8081
Awaroa / Godley Head DOC Campsite