Godley Head
Awaroa / Godley Head (Māori: Awaroa), called Cachalot Head by early French explorers, is a prominent headland in Christchurch, New Zealand, located at the entrance to Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō. The headland is named for John Robert Godley.
Awaroa / Godley Head
Awaroa (Māori) | |
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Godley Head (left) and Te Piaka / Adderley Head (right), as seen from Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō | |
Awaroa / Godley Head Map showing location of Godley Head | |
| Coordinates: 43°35′15″S 172°48′18″E | |
| Location | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Range | Port Hills |
| Part of | Banks Peninsula |
| Offshore water bodies | Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō |
| Age | Miocene |
| Formed by | Banks Peninsula Volcano |
| Etymology | Named for John Robert Godley. Māori portion translates as "long river" |
| Native name | Awaroa (Māori) |
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