On-leadHard
Christchurch 360 Trail: Sugarloaf Hills
Christchurch · Canterbury · Point to Point
↑ 872 m gain↓ 468 m descenthigh 462 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE18.3 km
ASCENT872 m
DURATION6–7 hr
STEEPEST26 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 25
DOG EFFORT4.6 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Christchurch City Council maps a no-dogs zone at Halswell Quarry. Dogs are not allowed inside it, so check the local signs to see if your route runs through it. How we check dog rules.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Christchurch 360 Trail: Sugarloaf Hills
This big track follows 18.3 km as a point-to-point, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Graded hard, it climbs about 872 m overall, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 6–7 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 25 reviews.