Oxford Forest

See also:

Oxford Forest (PDF, 843K)

Hunting:

Oxford Forest hunting block

Deer repellent on 1080 in Recreational Hunting Areas

Activities at Oxford Forest

Tracks and walks


Other activities

Hunting

A permit is required to hunt in the Oxford Recreation Hunting Area. Obtain permits from Waimakariri Area Office.

Mountain biking

You can mountain bike the Wharfedale Track. As this is also a popular walking track, we ask you to be considerate and give way to other track users.

Dogs

Dogs (excluding hunting dogs by valid permit only) are permitted on the tracks but must be on a leash at all times.

Please clean up after your dog.

No dogs allowed on private land.


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Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

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Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Kaiapoi Visitor Information Centre
(managed by the Waimakairi District Council)
Phone: +64 3 327 3134
Fax: +64 3 327 3135

Waimakariri Area Office
Phone: + 64 3 313 0820
Email: waimakariri@doc.govt.nz
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