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Porters Pass
939 m pass on State Highway 73, the highest point on that route and the first alpine climb heading west from Christchurch.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania
Oxford sits on the route: 20 minutes from West Eyreton, 40km from Kura Tāwhiti / Castle Hill.
Oxford is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 2,240, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Oxford sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oxford to your route.
Oxford County was one of the counties of New Zealand in the South Island.
Oxford County Council was first elected on 20 April 1912, with four members from the North Riding and three from the South Riding.
On 1 April 1989 Rangiora District, Eyre County (except south of Waimakariri River), Oxford County, KaiapoiRead more
Borough, Hurunui County's Mount Thomas riding west of the Okuku River, Waimakariri- Ashley Water Supply Board, Kaiapoi Municipal Electricity Department and Waimakariri Harbour Board merged to form Waimakariri District as part of the 1989 local government reforms.
The County used the Waimakariri-Ashley Water Supply Board office in the Main Street at Oxford.
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Oxford is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.3000 latitude, 172.1833 longitude.
Oxford has a population of approximately 2,240 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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mountain pass
939 m pass on State Highway 73, the highest point on that route and the first alpine climb heading west from Christchurch.
36 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Field of weathered limestone boulders beside State Highway 73 in the Canterbury high country, with a car park and short walking track.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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