Oxford

With a strong community, rural lifestyle and easy access to the beauty of the alpine environment, Oxford is an attractive destination for visitors and long-term residents. Oxford offers a great opportunity for those who want to establish a business in a pleasant location where there is plenty of available land.

Oxford provides potential for the tourism industry with a wealth of natural scenery nearby, a fully equipped observatory and easy access to tourism through the Inland Scenic Route. Oxford Forest Conservation Area has been accredited as an International Dark Sky Park which opens up tourism and educational opportunities. The Oxford Dark Sky Trust is working towards extending this area over the Oxford township and ward. With neighbouring districts also exploring dark sky opportunities, Oxford is leading the effort to establish a dark skies network throughout Canterbury and wider, catering to a worldwide stargazing community.

With historic and projected growth, a base of existing businesses, a scenic location relatively close to Christchurch, availability of business land and a proven visitor appeal, Oxford presents opportunities for investors, developers and new businesses.