Hiking Guide|Christchurch’s #1 Coastal Cliff Walk (Live) 🇳🇿
🔴 Foreword 1️⃣ Sunday Adventure: Today, my roommate and I tackled Taylors Mistake Walk (aka Godley Head Track)—voted #1 day hike by locals on AllTrails! 2️⃣ Route Options: Upper Path (Recommended): Taylors Mistake Beach → Godley Head (out & back). Lower Loop (Partially Closed): Unsafe detours—stick to the upper path. 3️⃣ Why It’s Famous: Dramatic sea cliffs + low elevation gain (family/dog-friendly!). 4️⃣ Stats: 9km round-trip (~3 hours). 🟢 Trailhead 📍 Parking: Taylors Mistake Beach (Te Onepoto, Christchurch 8081). 🏄 Bonus: A popular surf spot! 🪂 Paragliders: Watch for landing gliders near the lot (launch site: CHGPC). 🟣 Highlights 🌊 Two access points to rocky shores—great for fishing/foraging (check tides!). 📸 Golden Hour = Prime Time: Overcast days dull the views. 🟠 Safety Tips ⚠️ Drive: Final 1km is steep—go slow. 🐕 Dogs: Leashes required. 🌊 Tide Awareness: Avoid stranded rocks! #HikingNZ #CoastalTrails #ChristchurchAdventures #FamilyFriendlyHikes