Sugarloaf (New Zealand)
| Sugarloaf communications tower | |
|---|---|
Sugarloaf communications tower viewed from the car park off Summit Road | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 493.78 m (1,620.0 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°36′12″S 172°38′58″E / 43.603244°S 172.649534°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Te Heru o Kahukura (Māori) |
| Geography | |
Location in Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Location | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Basalt volcanic rock |
Sugarloaf (Māori: Te Heru o Kahukura) is a hill in the Port Hills, 8 km (5.0 mi) south of central Christchurch in New Zealand. The hill is home to the main television and FM radio transmitter for Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.