At View Hill, only a short distance from Oxford, a range of cycle tracks offer an opportunity to explore the Waimakariri Gorge, forest foothills or countryside.
Only 45 minutes west of Christchurch - explore the natural environment of Waimakariri ...
Known for its scenery and views the Oxford area is a great place to cycle. All tracks start at View Hill Domain. Travel from Oxford township along Main Street and Depot Road, right into Woodstock Road to the corner of Harman Gorge Road (12km all sealed).
Leave the Domain, turn left into Woodstock Road, right into Ingrams Road. Left into Perhams Road, turn right onto the road to Wharfedale Track. A dirt track with beautiful views across the Plains to the Port Hills. There are two fords which can become impassable in heavy rain and 4 gates.
Length: 22km return
The more adventurous can continue onto Wharfedale Track
Leave the Domain and turn left into Woodstock Road. Turn left into Washpen Road or continue to Waimakariri Gorge Road (2km further). Travel along Waimakariri Gorge Road, turn left into Rockford Road or continue along Waimakariri Gorge Road to Harmans Gorge Road, turn left and back to the Domain.
Length: 13km return
Continue along Woodstock Road to the end and zigzag down the dirt track to the Waimakariri River. Return to the corner of Woodstock and Waimakariri Gorge Roads, either continue straight along to the Domain or via Waimakariri Gorge Road, Rockford Road and Harmans Gorge Road.
From the Domain turn left into Harman Gorge Road, turn right into Island Road. Follow Island Road (shingle part way). Turn left at Sladdens Farm Road and continue on Island Road through the ford, then right at Woodside Road. This route will take you to Oxford (11km one way).
To return to the Domain rather than travel into Oxford, turn right at either Raineys Road (unsealed and through ford) or further along at McGraths Road (unsealed). At the end of either road turn right into Woodstock Road.
