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Always Be Naturing
Aerial panorama of Godley Head Awaroa located at entrance of Lyttelton Harbour (Whakaraupo). The Historic gun emplacements can be viewed in the centre of the image.

Awaroa/Godley Head

Located in the Canterbury region

Introduction

The Godley Head WWII coastal defence battery sits atop sheer 120 metre-high cliffs. Built in 1939, it is ranked in the top ten New Zealand coastal defence heritage sites.

This is a Tohu Whenua heritage site. Located in stunning landscapes and rich with stories, these sites offer some of our best heritage experiences.