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On-leadEasy

Godley Head Loop Gun Emplacements

Canterbury

↑ 25 m gain↓ 44 m descenthigh 150 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE1.2 km
ASCENT25 m
DURATION17m
STEEPEST12 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~15 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
The route

Good to know

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Christchurch City Council maps this area as on-lead at Godley Head Walkway. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Godley Head Loop Gun Emplacements

This short track follows 1.2 km as a track, in Canterbury.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 25 m, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest, and takes about 17m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Godley Head Loop Gun Emplacements?

Dogs are welcome on Godley Head Loop Gun Emplacements on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Godley Head Loop Gun Emplacements?

Godley Head Loop Gun Emplacements is 1.2 km with roughly 25 m of climb and takes about 17m.

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