Campground · Canterbury, New Zealand
Godley Head Campsite
Awaroa/Godley Head
Godley Head Campsite has 25 sites within a WWII defence battery site, with ocean views and a loop walking track through the campsite. It is exposed to wind and bad weather. The campground is gated, with a combination code sent after booking, and a caretaker is on site. Mobile coverage is available.
Godley Head Campsite is a campground in Awaroa/Godley Head, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 25 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

How booking Godley Head Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 25 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 25 sites
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $18 per night
- Child (5-17): $9 per night
- Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Mobile coverage, Caretaker on-site
- Getting there
- Gated campground; combination code sent after booking
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -43.58842, 172.80186
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Godley Head Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
Godley Head Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Godley Head Campsite ahead?
Yes. Godley Head Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Godley Head Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 25 sites at Godley Head Campsite.
How much does Godley Head Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $18 NZD per night; Child (5-17) $9 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free.
What is the emergency number at Awaroa/Godley Head?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.