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

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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:

 The wide selection of lovely gifts at Emma's at Oxford

Venues available for hire in Oxford.

Adobe Acrobat DocumentOxford Walking Tracks

Adobe Acrobat DocumentOxford Walking Tracks Map

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentOxford June 2011 - As Seen in Metropol

For more information on Oxford visit www.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz or www.waimakariri.govt.nz

Cafe 51

Open 7 days Cafe 51 is a friendly country cafe in the centre of Oxford, offering a pleasant atmosphere, appetising food and great coffee.
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 Cafe 51 in Oxford

 

Oxford Farmers Market

Authentic Farmers Market where the seller is the producer.  Open every Sunday morning, 9am-12noon.  More details ... 

 Oxford Farmers' Market

 

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Oxford Wearable Arts

The Oxford Wearable Arts is back this year
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