Dogs allowedModerate
Crater Rim Walkway: Godley Head to Breeze Col
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 83 m gain↓ 80 m descenthigh 195 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE3.5 km
ASCENT83 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.8 · 45
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
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The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
The route
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
Christchurch City Council maps this area as dogs allowed at Godley Head Walkway. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends3 stiles on route
About Crater Rim Walkway: Godley Head to Breeze Col
Crater Rim Walkway: Godley Head to Breeze Col covers 3.5 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 83 m of climb, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views and historic sites. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 45 reviews.
