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...

Click here for a map of the Waimakariri

Fly fishing
28, April 2009
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

Bush walking
28, April 2009
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:

Adobe Acrobat DocumentOxford Walking Tracks

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

 

Waimakariri Lodge

Tariff:  $130 - $240 (NZD)

Take time out to unwind at this impressive modern homestead, set on 27 acres of farmland with breathtaking view of the Southern Alps.  More details ...

 

Seagars at Oxford

Visit the popular, award winning Seagars at Oxford and enjoy breakfast or lunch at the cafe or find all your kitchen essentials at the Kitchen store.  More details ...
Seagars - road view
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Oxford Country Classic

The Oxford Country Classic is a fun run and walk with varying distances; half marathon, 12km and 7km.
Find out all you need to know about accommodation, activities, dining and events in Oxford.