Awaroa/Godley Head

Awaroa/Godley Head

Awaroa/Godley Head is located near Christchurch between Lyttelton Harbour and Port Pegasus.

Awaroa / Godley Head is an icon site nationally that is significantly important for heritage values and recreation values. It was built as a coastal defence site for World War II. It's a well-loved site with about 120,000 visitors per year. The site was damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes and was closed, during which time it was vandalised with graffiti.

The site reopened in 2020 after Dulux worked with The Department of Conservation (DOC) to support the wider project, re-paint and protect the site with Dulux Weathershield, Dulux Precision High Opacity Stain Blocker and Dulux Surfaceshield.

Watch the transformation

Areas that were previously covered in graffiti now boast wonderful murals referencing the historical significance of the site.

Related products

Weathershield® Low Sheen

Weathershield® Low Sheen

Dulux Weathershield has been specially designed to provide a tough, hardwearing finish that provides protection from all weather conditions.

Weathershield® Semi Gloss

Weathershield® Semi Gloss

Dulux Weathershield has been specially designed to provide a tough, hardwearing finish that provides protection from all weather conditions.

PRECISION® High Opacity Stain Blocker

PRECISION® High Opacity Stain Blocker

Dulux PRECISION® High Opacity Stain Blocker is an oil-based, fast drying, superior stain blocker for a wide range of water and oil-based stains. It is ideal for blocking grease, smoke, tannin, graffiti and water stains.

DOC manages a network of over 950 huts of all shapes and sizes. They provide unique places to stay, refuge from bad weather, or rest and recover when you're out exploring the outdoors. Find out more about bookable huts.

Dulux sponsors and partners with not-for-profits, communities and Kiwi athletes to protect and support the places and things that matter most to New Zealanders. Explore our partnerships to find out more about how Dulux uses product and colour to protect and decorate New Zealand.

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