A Waterfall Worth Chasing
Start with a coffee at Café 51 before hiking through native bush to the majestic Ryde Falls and then refuelling at the World-Famous Sheffield Pie Shop on your way home.
9am - Cafe 51
Begin your adventure in Oxford by fuelling up at Café 51 with an iced chocolate, coffee or fluffy for the family or make the most of their delicious cabinet food. This cute café is set in a late 1800s original villa, right in the centre of a beautiful country town.
- 45-MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
- 51 MAIN STREET
- OPEN 9AM-4PM EVERY DAY
10.30am - Hike Ryde Falls
Recharge your energy surrounded by native bush and feel the rejuvenating power of mother nature with a hike culminating at Ryde Falls. Marvel at its multiple tiers and don’t forget your camera. Start at View Hill Car Park (4WD cars only) for a shorter walk time of 2.5 hours return or begin at Coopers Creek carpark and expect your adventure to take 4.5 hours return. Take your dog and take a dip.
- VIEW HILL CARPARK A 28-MINUTE DRIVE FROM OXFORD
- COOPERS CREEK CARPARK A 10-MINUTE DRIVE FROM OXFORD
- TRACK CONDITION UPDATES ON WWW.DOC.GOVT.NZ
2.30pm - Sheffield Pies
After witnessing one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Canterbury it’s time to treat yourself with a visit to the World-Famous Sheffield Pies – Oxford Store on your way home. From their iconic gourmet pies to homestyle baking - there’s even a frozen section boasting family-sized pies so you can take home your favourite to remind you of your Oxford adventures!
- 78 MAIN STREET, OXFORD
- OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
- ONE OF TWO LOCATIONS
WHY YOU WILL LOVE WAIMAKARIRI
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, discover why you will love Waimakariri – no matter the season!
