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Godley Head - The Tunnel Walk

Location
Drive to the coastal suburb of Sumner, and then head up the Port Hills via Evans Pass Road. Turn left onto the Summit Road for to reach Godley Head car park.
Description
This walkway joins an original Army zigzag track steeply sloping to Mechanics Bay. The walkway leads through the tunnel (120 metres) and is lit by natural light. The lighthouse is visible about the end of the tunnel. Climb back up the hill, past the empty shells of the wartime generator shed, battery plotting room and mini range. Near the site by the picnic area the underground shelters can be identified by the chimney and steel hatches.
Duration
1.0 hours
Level
Medium
Amenities
  • Birds
  • Carpark
  • Historical
  • Mountain Biking / Biking
  • Plant Life
  • Toilets
Source
www.doc.govt.nz
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