Canterbury · Hiking

Mount Oxford Track

3.4 mi
round trip: 3,399 ft
climb: 4,450 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Mount Oxford Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.7 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,270 ft and 4,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,290 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Oxford, about 5.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Oxford and Oxford Hill. Ryde Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Ryde Falls Camp and West Oxford Reserve are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Link Track · Whare Route · Tarn Hut Track

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Tarn Hut Track

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Ryde Falls Track

~4 min drive

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Mt. Oxford Track

~6 min drive

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Korimako Track

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Ryde Falls

~4 min drive

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Mount Oxford

~5 min drive

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Wharfedale Hut

~9 min drive

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Glentunnel Holiday Park

~30 min drive

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Trig 'M'

~34 min drive

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mount Oxford Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.