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.
Discover Oxford
Discover Oxford
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:
- Café 51
- Seagars at Oxford
- Emma’s at Oxford
- Kowhai Riding School
- Ribblesdale Country Garden
- Villa Rosa B&B
- Okuku Country Estate
- Blackhouse B&B
- Waimakariri Lodge
- Oxford Farmers Market
- Oxford Museum & Jail
- Ashley Gorge Holiday Park
- Walking tracks
- Pearson Park
- Oxford Swimming Pool
Venues available for hire in Oxford.
Oxford June 2011 - As Seen in Metropol
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 .... |
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Okuku Country Estate
| Okuku offers a relaxed comfortable yet gracious style of accommodation in North Canterbury. More details ... |
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05 Feb 2012 |
Oxford - A Day in the CountryCome 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. |


