An Autumn Hike in Oxford
Remember your camera as you enter beech forest and descend to Coopers Creek to view the five-tier Ryde Falls. With delicious food and hot drink options waiting for you at the end, this itinerary is a must for adventurers.
9am - Cafe 51, Oxford
Venture into Oxford and fuel up before your hike at Café 51. This café is set in a late 1800’s original villa, right in the centre of a beautiful country town.
- 45-MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
- 51 MAIN STREET
- OPEN 9AM-4PM EVERY DAY
10am - Ryde Falls, Mount Oxford
Begin your adventure with a walk on this well-formed track that crosses cleared private land with views of the plains and surrounding hills. Enter beech forest and descend to Coopers Creek to view the five-tier Ryde Falls. Remember your camera! Check the DOC website for directions and conditions.
- 20-MINUTE JOURNEY FROM THE CAFE
- BRING YOUR TOGS IF YOU’RE BRAVE!
- CHECK THE CONDITIONS
4.30pm - Black Beech Pizza, Oxford
There really isn’t a better way to end to a day than with the deliciously different pizza that Black Beech Pizza and Wine Bar serves up. With 13 gourmet flavours on offer, this is perfect for a swap and share with the family. Plus, being a wine bar – that’s a win-win if you ask us.
- 20-MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE WALK
- 46 MAIN STREET
- CHECK MENU AND BOOKINGS
WHY NOT MAKE A DAY OF IT?
With river, beach and mountain walks, 60 km of cycleways, 10 km of sandy coastline, boutique shops, fabulous eateries and a number of activities to do, find out why Waimakariri is the perfect place to make a day of it – no matter the season!
