Banks Peninsula Walking Tour: Experience a Guided Half-Day Trek

Embark on a half-day guided walking tour of Banks Peninsula, just 30 minutes from Christchurch. Discover stunning coastlines, historic landmarks, and breathtaking views with an experienced local guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Godley Head - Certainly one of the most stunning hikes in Christchurch. The Godley Head track is both undulating and well-kept. Highlights include Scott’s Hutt (an Antarctic cabin), World War II gun emplacements, a penguin colony, and panoramic coastal views. Visitors will return to Christchurch with fantastic photos and cherished memories of an excellent walk.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Walking poles
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup (within 5km of city centre)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickups more than 5km outside of the city centre
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a half-day guided tour of Banks Peninsula, a magnificent extinct volcano just 30 minutes from Christchurch. Revel in world-class vistas and explore some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking coastlines with a knowledgeable local guide.
Godley Head offers a stunning coastal trail with awe-inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean and Lyttelton Harbour….

Location
Godley Head
575 Summit Road, Banks Peninsula
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marylynneg2017
Mar 9, 2026
Walking tour of Crater Rim near Christchurch - Beautiful scenery and lovely moderate level walk - even on a cloudy cool day. Dee was so cheerful and informative throughout - from hotel pickup to drop off. Highly recommend this company
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Dezk2026
Mar 3, 2026
Wonderful Crater Rim Walk in Christchurch - We greatly enjoyed the crater rim walk. The views were wonderful and Herb’s commentary on the gunnery placements was very informative and put the walk into historical context. Many thanks to Herb and Nicole for making the walk possible. Regards Dez and Rosey
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Janet_s
Feb 8, 2026
Herb did an awesome job... - Herb did an awesome job leading our group! He was very informative and did a great jjob explaining the history of the area. The views and beach were amazing. Herb did nice commentary during our travel time in the van. The owner/office did a great job communicating pick up and drop off
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Pat_j
Feb 7, 2026
A fantastic afternoon... - A fantastic afternoon with Heidi. We would highly recommend this. Views and commentary were amazing.
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Chrabe24
Feb 5, 2026
Hike the crater rim..Christchurch - Fabulous experience..great service and exceptionally knowledgeable
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B6144uhericm
Jan 16, 2026
Delightful few hours on a beautiful day hiking the headlands outside Christchurch! - My 27 year old son and I (70) had a private hike/tour of the headlands outside of Christchurch with a delightful local guide, Flick. It was a beautiful day for a walk and she assessed our physical capabilities and desire for a less than strenuous hike/walk and designed the route accordingly. It was a great introduction to NZ and the Christchurch area (our first day in NZ). We learned a lot about the area's history (some WW II outpost ruins, for example) and culture along the way and just had a delightful time. On the way back to the hotel, Flick took us a different way via Lyttleton so we were able to see even more of the area. All in all, a great way to spend 3-4 hours getting some exercise and learning about Christchurch!
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Nathanlj7036ko
Jan 1, 2026
Review walking tour on banks peninsula - Herb was very great guide. Bring a lot of history and knowledge into the tracking. The view from the beach and the dolphins were breathtaking.Definitely worth it!
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Wander49058503087
Nov 13, 2025
Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from the FAB5 Aussies - Travelling from Australia we wanted to do a local walk and take in the scenery of NZ. Nicole from Crater Rim Walks arranged a half day walk. Dee (guide) picked us up from our Christchurch Airbnb give us very insightful information about Christchurch flora and fauna the history and recent earthquakes. The tour included snacks, water bottles, walking poles, information on the tracks and surrounding areas. We were also taken to nearby towns in their minivan So friendly, professional and accommodating warm people Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Christinekl3761tg
Oct 28, 2025
Great hike - Our guide Emma, was very knowledgeable about the area, landscape, trees and plants. You could tell she loved her job with people and made it so pleasant. She was truly interested in your own interests. Never a dull moment during the hike.
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413elisabethw
Feb 28, 2026
Wonderful tour. - Great tour! Loved getting to know more of the area. Herb was a great guide and I’d highly recommend. He made the trip enjoyable with stories. Would recommend that a different t mode a transportation as sitting in the middle of a back seat limited my view.
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From $147
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).