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
- Okuku Country Estate
- Oxford Farmers Market
- Oxford Museum & Jail
- 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 or www.waimakariri.govt.nz
Cafe 51
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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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Oxford Farmers Market
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Authentic Farmers Market where the seller is the producer. Open every Sunday morning, 9am-12noon. More details ... |
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22 Jun 2013 |
Oxford Wearable ArtsThe Oxford Wearable Arts is back this year |


