Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite
Dogs on a leash only
About this campsite
Camp in the middle of a WWII defence battery site with great ocean views and a range of scenic walks.
Services Caretaker on-site Mobile coverage Map of Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite (PDF, 195K)
Department of Conservation
Getting there
From the suburb of Sumner in Christchurch, follow Wakefield Ave which later becomes Evans Pass Road for 3.5 km. Turn left onto the Summit Road and follow the winding, sealed road for 6.5 km. When you arrive at Awaroa/Godley Head the entrance to the campground is gated, with a combination code. You will be emailed the gate lock code with a valid booking prior to your arrival. Bookings must be made before 8 pm of the evening your arrival. The area can be accessed from Lyttelton via Tapuwaeharuru/E
Department of Conservation
Before you go
The campsite is exposed to wind and bad weather. Treefall risk – we advise that camping under trees in windy/stormy conditions is not advised due to the risk of a tree/branch fall. All drone use must be authorised by DOC You must have a permit to fly a drone on public conservation land. Visit our Drone use on conservation land page for more information. Follow all signage related to historic contaminants The Godley Head area had soil contamination remediation work completed in 2024. This work to
Department of Conservation
Nearest dog-friendly tracks
The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, 0.5 to 2.3 km away in a straight line. We have not routed a walking connection from the campsite, so check the map before you set off on foot.
Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.