Mingary - Surroundings

There are a wide range of recreation and leisure activities around Oxford, such as:

• Walking & Tramping on Mt Oxford, Mt Thomas and Mt Richardson, along with smaller bush walks around the township.
• Dining at Cafe 51, Black Beech Wine Bar, The Diner, Village Foods and the Oxford Workingmens Club.
• Waimakariri Golf Course - 18 holes, panoramic views, located minutes from Oxford.
• Horse Riding & Trekking available from Kowhai Riding School (with prior arrangement).
• Lavender Farm, Craft Shop, Farmers Market (every Sunday), Craft Market.
• Fishing & Swimming in the Waimakariri and Ashley rivers.
• Kayaking on the Ashley river and Jet Boating on the Waimakariri.
• Mountain biking along the Wharfdale track.
• Six Ski Fields within one hour (approx) of Oxford, including Mt Hutt, Porter Heights and Temple Basin.
• Abundant Picnic Spots.