Oxford is a small country town known for its tranquil rural setting, cafes, art gallery and boutique shops.  It is nestled at the base of the Oxford foothills with many bush walks and tramps close by.

Only 45 minutes west of Christchurch - visit Oxford and stay for a while...

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 Oxford Farmers Market
Oxford Farmers Market

Oxford Farmers Market

01, June 2010
Oxford is just 45 minutes drive west of Christchurch on Inland Scenic Route 72.  It is nestled near the foothills of the Southern Alps and offers many recreation and leisure activities.

There is a real sense of an English village atmosphere and genuine warmth about the people that you meet in Oxford. The nearby mountains and river gorges are popular for bush walking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, swimming and jet boating. The Waimakariri Gorge is the final transition point for the Speights Coast to Coast Multisport Event held in February each year. Stay at accommodation in Oxford or nearby Ashley Gorge, which is a well known and popular summertime destination for friends and families.


A taste of Oxford

Oxford is fast becoming a visitor and tourist destination that is attracting a steady stream of visitors calling into the cafes, boutique country stores, art gallery and artists studios and staying at Bed & Breakfasts and the Holiday Park:

 Arts in Oxford Gallery, Oxford
Arts in Oxford

Arts in Oxford Gallery, Oxford

05, February 2010

Venues available for hire in Oxford.

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentOxford Walking Tracks Map

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For more information on Oxford visit www.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz

Emma's at Oxford

One off designer jewellery, stunning scenic New Zealand photographic art, gourmet food ingredients, books, gifts, and art.  More details ....
 Emma's at Oxford

 

Okuku Country Estate 

Okuku offers a relaxed comfortable yet gracious style of accommodation in North Canterbury.
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Oxford - A Day in the Country

Come and join us for a day of festivities and entertainment in Oxford. Bring a picnic and your friends. Lots of great entertainment and activities provided.
Find out all you need to know about accommodation, activities, dining and events in Oxford.