Governors Bay Walks
Governors Bay Walks
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill
Open
Discover two sandy beaches great for swimming. Good option for families with mixed abilities. Māori Gardens is a secluded beach. Take care – track along cliff edges can be slippery and there are steep stairs near the end.
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted
- Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
- Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Governors Bay Hotel, 52 Main Road, Governors Bay, 03 329 9433
- Download brochure
Dogs prohibited Governors Bay foreshore
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill
Easiest: Flat wide smooth track or gravel roadOpen
Easy stroll or great family bike ride along the old foreshore road with fantastic harbour views
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
- Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
- Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Governors Bay Hotel, 52 Main Road, Governors Bay, 03 329 9433
- Download brochure
Dogs on short leash on beaches 1 Dec -1 Mar 9am-7pm
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hillOpen
Appreciate the history and find some hidden gems on this gentle loop route with lovely views. Return is via footpath along road – but some of the most interesting buildings! Brochure essential to identify and read about historic sites.
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Road walking
- Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
- Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Governors Bay Hotel, 52 Main Road, Governors Bay, 03 329 9433
- Download brochure
Dogs prohibited Governors Bay foreshore at all times
Governors Bay Tramps/Hikes
Track mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hill
Prohibited Open
Get a taste of beautiful Ōhinetahi Reserve on this steep circular route combining Titoki, South Boundary and O’Farrells Tracks.
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
- Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
- Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Governors Bay Hotel, 52 Main Road, Governors Bay, 03 329 9433
- Download brochure
Track mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hillProhibited Open
Climb through Ōhinetahi Reserve to the summit of Mt Ada for breath-taking views and a brilliant adventure combining Ngaio, Titoki, South Boundary, Bush Road, Totara Log, Ellas, Crater Rim and Faulkners Tracks. The descent on Faulkners Track is steep – wear boots, take a stick and avoid times when tracks will be slippery after rain. Brochure essential to follow route.
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
- Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
- Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Governors Bay Hotel, 52 Main Road, Governors Bay, 03 329 9433
- Download brochure
Track mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hillProhibited Open
Explore a myriad of tracks in Ōhinetahi Reserve created by volunteers from the Summit Road Society. Expect steep climbs, great views and a mix of native forest, open pasture and plantings. Best to access from the Summit Road opposite Sign of the Bellbird.
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
- Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Easy tramping track - well formed trackPart of longer Crater Rim Walkway. Some sections on other side of ridge. Time given is for western section from Sign of the Kiwi to Ahuriri Reserve (off map). For whole route see Greater Peninsula Tramp 19. *Dogs prohibited in reserves.
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
- Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
- Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure
Dogs prohibited in reserves.
