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On-leadHard

Mt Oxford Track

Canterbury

12344.9 km1330 m
↑ 933 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 1330 msteepest 77 %
DISTANCE4.9 km
ASCENT933 m
DURATION2h 31m
STEEPEST77 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~60 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
The route

Good to know

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Mt Oxford Track

This moderate-length track follows 4.9 km as a track, in Canterbury.

Graded hard, it climbs about 933 m overall, pitching up to 77 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 31m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mt Oxford Track?

Dogs are welcome on Mt Oxford Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mt Oxford Track?

Mt Oxford Track is 4.9 km with roughly 933 m of climb and takes about 2h 31m.

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