Christchurch 360 Trail Guide Walk - Sugarloaf Hills
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This time we’re on the Sugarloaf Hills section of the Trail, walking from the Sign of the Bellbird to the Sign of the Kiwi (SoK).
Our walk will begin at the Sign of the Bellbird, just off the Chch360 Trail route. Walking eastwards along the Crater Rim Walkway, we will reach the 360 Trail after half a kilometre, at the top of the Kennedys Bush Track. We then continue along the crater rim, encountering native shrublands, rock plants, birds, butterflies and stunning views. There are some patches of denser shrubby woodland along the way.
The walk is FREE and, as in the past, members are welcome to bring a friend or two. So, please feel free to circulate this invitation to your friends and family and let us know how many will be joining us. Non-members may be gently encouraged to join our increasingly vibrant 360 Trail Society 😊.
Walk arrangements are as follows:
· Date: Sunday, August 2nd 2026
· Meet/park: 9.00 am at the Sign of the Kiwi – please if you can, park along Summit Rd (west of SoK) rather than in the small main carpark out of consideration for the Café which we will frequent at end. As well as the roadside, there is a little overflow parking spot about 300m along Summit Rd, west of SoK. From here we will organise drivers/vehicles to transport walkers to the starting point at Sign of the Bellbird. DON’T LEAVE ANY VALUABLES IN CARS! And please car-pool as efficiently as you can up to SoK.
· Walk starts: 9.30 am
· Route: Gently undulating Hill walk, on rocky and/or grassy tracks, uneven ground. Much of the route is exposed to the elements. Bring water/nibbles and appropriate layers of clothing including a hat and jacket. Toilets are at the beginning and end of the route.
· During the walk, our leaders (and you) will share thoughts on the natural and cultural history of this special part of Ōtautahi / Christchurch.
· Duration: 2½ hours walking (including stops) over the 5 kilometre route. We’ll arrive at the Sign of the Kiwi around 12.00pm, stop off for a drink and a bite to eat, and those who need to will carpool back to the Bellbird.
Please register prior to the walk:
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezE3MuIKGWBjcVpGIAiaoCrpLT5c7xNVRL5rGCq100mZ3Z5w/viewform
This time we’re on the Sugarloaf Hills section of the Trail, walking from the Sign of the Bellbird to the Sign of the Kiwi (SoK).
Our walk will begin at the Sign of the Bellbird, just off the Chch360 Trail route. Walking eastwards along the Crater Rim Walkway, we will reach the 360 Trail after half a kilometre, at the top of the Kennedys Bush Track. We then continue along the crater rim, encountering native shrublands, rock plants, birds, butterflies and stunning views. There are some patches of denser shrubby woodland along the way.
The walk is FREE and, as in the past, members are welcome to bring a friend or two. So, please feel free to circulate this invitation to your friends and family and let us know how many will be joining us. Non-members may be gently encouraged to join our increasingly vibrant 360 Trail Society 😊.
Walk arrangements are as follows:
· Date: Sunday, August 2nd 2026
· Meet/park: 9.00 am at the Sign of the Kiwi – please if you can, park along Summit Rd (west of SoK) rather than in the small main carpark out of consideration for the Café which we will frequent at end. As well as the roadside, there is a little overflow parking spot about 300m along Summit Rd, west of SoK. From here we will organise drivers/vehicles to transport walkers to the starting point at Sign of the Bellbird. DON’T LEAVE ANY VALUABLES IN CARS! And please car-pool as efficiently as you can up to SoK.
· Walk starts: 9.30 am
· Route: Gently undulating Hill walk, on rocky and/or grassy tracks, uneven ground. Much of the route is exposed to the elements. Bring water/nibbles and appropriate layers of clothing including a hat and jacket. Toilets are at the beginning and end of the route.
· During the walk, our leaders (and you) will share thoughts on the natural and cultural history of this special part of Ōtautahi / Christchurch.
· Duration: 2½ hours walking (including stops) over the 5 kilometre route. We’ll arrive at the Sign of the Kiwi around 12.00pm, stop off for a drink and a bite to eat, and those who need to will carpool back to the Bellbird.
Please register prior to the walk:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8r66DdMn94JqkscEKKEzzyx6Kj6d-Pqf64fVHRAtQWjk6nw/viewform
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