Family Walk Splash and Dine in Oxford
This afternoon itinerary starts with a cold drink in a country town, followed by a trip to the iconic Ashley Gorge, stopping for a pizza on the way home!
2pm – Café 51, Oxford
Venture into Oxford and fuel up at Café 51 with an iced chocolate, coffee or fluffy for the family. This cute café is set in a late 1800s original villa, right in the centre of a beautiful country town.
- 50 MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
- 51 MAIN STREET
- OPEN 9AM-4PM EVERY DAY
3pm – Ashley Gorge Reserve
A short drive from Oxford, will lead you to the Ashley Gorge. Explore the river, playground and picnic area and together as a family walk the Ashley Gorge loop track. If it’s a warm day, be sure to take your togs and a towel – and sandfly spray! We warned you…
- 10 MINUTES FROM OXFORD
- ASHLEY GORGE ROAD
- OVERNIGHT CAMPING AVAILABLE, BOOK HERE
5pm – Black Beech Pizza and Wine Bar, Oxford
There really isn’t a better end to a day than with deliciously different pizza that Black Beech Pizza and Wine Bar serves up. With 13 flavours on offer, this is perfect for a swap and share for the family. Plus, being a wine bar – that’s a win-win if you ask us.
- 46 MAIN STREET
- OPEN EVERY DAY EXCEPT MONDAY
- BOOK HERE
WHY NOT MAKE A DAY OF IT?
With river, beach and mountain walks, 60 km of cycleways, 10 km of swimmable coastline, boutique shops, fabulous eateries and a number of activities to do such as cruise, kayak or row up the Kaiapoi River, find out why Waimakariri is the perfect place to make a day of it.
