Notable viewpoint · Waimakariri, Canterbury
Mount Oxford
Mount Oxford is a viewpoint in Waimakariri, Canterbury.
Mount Oxford: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Mount Oxford
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Mount Oxford — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.22316, 172.08578. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mount Oxford
- Mount Richardson · viewpoint · Waimakariri · ~15 km · Must-see
- Gorge Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~20 km · Must-see
- Anglican Church · church · Selwyn · ~24 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill Peak · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~32 km · Must-see
- Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~32 km · Must-see
- Porters Pass · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~36 km · Must-see
- Homebush Station · fort · Selwyn · ~37 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~37 km · Must-see
- St Joseph's Catholic Church · church · Selwyn · ~37 km · Must-see
- Glentunnel Chapel · church · Selwyn · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mount Lyndon · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~42 km · Must-see
- Craigieburn Range · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~43 km · Must-see
- St John's Hall · church · Selwyn · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mount Cheeseman · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Grey / Maukatere · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~49 km · Must-see
- Orana Wildlife Park · sanctuary · Christchurch City · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~53 km · Must-see
- McLeans Grassland Reserve · sanctuary · Christchurch City · ~55 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mount Oxford
- Mount Richardson · viewpoint · Waimakariri · ~15 km · Must-see
- Gorge Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~20 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill Peak · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~32 km · Must-see
- Porters Pass · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~36 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mount Lyndon · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~42 km · Must-see
- Craigieburn Range · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Cheeseman · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Grey / Maukatere · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~49 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~53 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Overture Maps Foundation (CDLA-Permissive-2.0)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mount Oxford yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mount Oxford?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Mount Oxford?
Nearby: Mount Richardson (viewpoint, 15 km), Gorge Hill (viewpoint, 20 km), Anglican Church (church, 24 km), Castle Hill Peak (viewpoint, 32 km), Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park (sanctuary, 32 km), Porters Pass (viewpoint, 36 km).
Is Mount Oxford worth visiting?
Mount Oxford is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.