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Monday, December 3, 2018

Outdoor Education - Day Tramp 2

1. Taylor's Mistake

  • Who: The name Taylor Mistake is most commonly attributed to a captain Taylor of the Volga. In 1858 Taylor beached the American ship in the bay. He also mistook the bay's identity. Sources and split, with some suggesting Sumner and others pointing to Lyttelton Harbour as Taylor's intended destination. 
  • What: Taylor Mistake is a Harbour found near Sumner in the South Island of New Zealand  
2. Godley 

  • Who: John Robert Godley
  • What: Founder of Canterbury
3. Godley Heads

  • What: Godley Head, known to Māori as Awaroa or Otokitoki for the wider area, and called Cachalot Head by early French explorers, is a prominent headland in Christchurch, New Zealand, located at the entrance to Lyttelton Harbour. The headland is named for John Robert Godley.
4. DOC


  • Kiwi Guardian at  Godley Head: An activity programme for kids to learn about nature, earn cool        rewards and go on epic family adventures.
  • Rewards: Medal and certificate 😀 

  • 5. Tracks 
    • Names: Godley Walkway 
    • Distance: 7 km - 3 hours 
    • Height change: 
    Start and Finish - 0 metres/Highest point on our tracks - 200 metres
    Total height range: 200 metres   
    6. Weather: Cloudy, sunny, rainy and windy - 8/14 degrees 
    7. Gear:
    • Beannie/Hat
    • Wool or polyester thermals/shirt  
    • Jersey 
    • Raincoat 
    • Gloves
    • Tights/tracksuit pants
    • Socks 
    • Sneakers    

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