Godley Cliffs Christchurch 360 Trail

The Christchurch 360 Trail begins at a car park on the Summit Road , just east of the Gondola upper station on Mt Cavendish. If taking the Gondola, a short zigzag track leads down from the top station to the start point. Follow the mixed-use track over Tauhinukorokio / Mt Pleasant , passing under the radio antennas and continuing to the historic gun emplacements. From here, follow the Crater Rim Walkway east to Tapuwaeharuru / Evans Pass. Cross the road and continue along the Summit Road to join the Crater Rim Walkway toward Godley Head . The track passes the Godley Head Carpark (toilets available). If you fancy a night in a campground, you can book Godley Head Campsite , and continue exploring the tracks in the area. The track descends past Scott’s Cabin, Boulder Bay, and on to Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake Beach . From Taylors Mistake , follow the coastal trail through the baches, around the headland, and through Nicholson Park to the Flowers Track . Continue down to Heberden Ave and end this leg of the Christchurch 360 Trail at Scarborough Park on The Esplanade , where there are toilets, a café, and a playground. Evans Pass and the Godley Head carpark split the trail into approximate thirds, if you want to break a bit off the leg to make it easier to complete in a day. The next leg on the journey is the Estuary Marshes , starting from this same location. To download the track file for your GPS or phone, a written description of the map, and to research the trail further, including finding out the things to see along the way, head to Christchurch 360 Godley Cliffs .

You don't have to do the entire leg in one go; there are several shorter sections within the leg with access from the road network. Start: Major Hornbrook Saddle, below and to the east of the Gondola top station. There is a car park on the Summit Road at Major Hornbrook Saddle just below and to the east of the Gondola. *If you decide to ride the Gondola, car parking is available at the Gondola lower station, and the Crater Rim track descends from the Gondola to the start point; allow an extra 10 mins walking time in addition to the 10-minute ride up the Gondola. 1.2km 50 mins Broadleaf Lane : There is a carpark at the top and the bottom of Broadleaf Lane. 3.1km 2 hrs Evans Pass : The trail crosses the road at Evans Pass. There is a car park at the saddle. 2.5km 1 hr 45 mins Carpark above Livingston Bay : Before the track reaches the Godley Head car park, the track meets the road in two places, each with sufficient off-road space to park your vehicle. This is the first, the next is at Breeze Col. 1.5km 1 hr Godley Head Loop Track car park 1.7km 1 hr 10 mins Godley Head car park : There is ample car parking and a picnic area, as well as toilet facilities. 3.6km 2 hrs 30 mins Taylors Mistake : There is a very large car park that caters to the crowds that flock to Taylors Mistake in summer. 1.9km 1 hr 15 mins Nicholson Park : There is car parking in Searidge Lane adjacent to Nicholson Park. 1.1km 45 mins End: The Esplanade, Sumner , near the clock tower. There is car parking along The Esplanade.

We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .

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