Godley Head Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Awaroa/Godley Head, CanterburyDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
Camp in the middle of a WWII defence battery site with great ocean views and a range of scenic walks.
Know before you go
No drones
Flying a drone without a permit is strictly prohibited. Drone use on conservation land
Follow all signage related to historic contaminants
The Godley Head area had soil contamination remediation work completed in 2024. This work took place at the WW2 coastal defence heritage buildings. Contaminated soil is capped (buried) on-site. Visitors must follow the signage at site. This includes keeping dogs on leads as digging is not allowed.
If you are planning an event, check if you need a concession
If you wish to run an event at Godley Head, you may require a concession. A pre-application meeting is highly recommended. You should contact the local Sockburn office a minimum of 2 months out from the date of your event. Note wedding ceremonies and receptions at Godley Head are not currently supported. See Other activities: Running your business or activity for more information.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Book Godley Head Campsite online. You will be emailed the combination code for the campground gate with your booking confirmation.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre
104 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass 7654
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
All details
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sitesToilets - flushWheelchair accessible with assistanceWater from tap - treatedsuitable for drinkingToilets
- Activities
- Bird and wildlife watchingMountain bikingWalking and tramping
- Access
- CampervanCarCaravan
- Setting
- Coastal
- Unpowered sites
- 25
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Standard
- Dogs
- Dogs on a leash only.
- Location
- Located in Awaroa/Godley Head
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Reservations
- required
- Fee
- Yes
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.43.58820° S, 172.80355° E
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.