Parks & Nature
This park is very popular with locals for swimming and rafting down the river.
Also has some delightful forest walks
Ashley Gorge Holiday Park
697 Ashley Gorge RdThis park is very popular with locals for swimming and rafting down the river.
Also has some delightful forest walks
Largest play area for children in the Southern Hemisphere
150 locals recommend
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetLargest play area for children in the Southern Hemisphere
Orana Wildlife Park
793 McLeans Island RdFeed the Giraffes,
Castle Hill
Climb on and around the rocks, short walk.
Food Scene
Route 72 Cafe Bar Emporium
1697 Cust RdThe Cust Hotel
1709 Cust RdFish and chips,
Cafe 51
51 Main StNice coffee
Main Street Bakery & Cafe(Oxford Branch Of Sheffield's Famous Pies)
78 Main StDelicious pies
Cruisy Days Diner
55 Main St50’s style diner. Closed Monday’s
Black Beech Wine Bar
46 Main StThe Platform
468 Mandeville RoadArts & Culture
Oxford Museum
70 Main StOld farm machinery
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveEntertainment & Activities
Must visit the feeding of the penguins at 10.00 and 3.30 daily. Open very day of the year.
60 locals recommend
Antarctica New Zealand
38 Orchard RdMust visit the feeding of the penguins at 10.00 and 3.30 daily. Open very day of the year.
Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club
1847 Thongcaster RdLovely golf course, only $30 an round.
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Whaleway Station RoadGreat seeing the whales in their natural invironment
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
42 Amuri AveLovely and relaxing
Essentials
FreshChoice Oxford
52 Main StOpen 7 days 7.00 am - 9.00pm
Shopping
Emma's at Oxford
53 Main StBooks and souviers