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Ryde Falls

Ryde Falls

This pretty waterfall in Oxford Forest has seven separate steps.   More ▶︎
My boots

My boots

My Meindls, soft as clouds, and damp as clouds, on the Ryde Falls.   More ▶︎
Ryde Falls

Ryde Falls

The third and fourth tiers of the five-tier falls in Oxford Forest.   More ▶︎
Ryde Falls from Coopers Creek

Ryde Falls from Coopers Creek

Easy forest walk to a pretty waterfall with a nearby campsite.   More ▶︎
Ryde Falls

Ryde Falls

Pleasant walk through beech forest to pretty falls.   More ▶︎
Mount Oxford

Mount Oxford

A loop track leading over the summit of Mount Oxford and back through the foothill forest.   More ▶︎
Mt Oxford Summit in Winter

Mt Oxford Summit in Winter

Interesting ice formation on the summit of Mt Oxford in winter 2009.   More ▶︎
Mt Oxford Summit in Winter

Mt Oxford Summit in Winter

Interesting ice formation on the summit of Mt Oxford in winter 2009.   More ▶︎
Horopito, Oxford Forest

Horopito, Oxford Forest

This tree turns a vivid red when exposed to frosts.   More ▶︎
Wharfedale Shelter

Wharfedale Shelter

A photo showing the newly painted Wharfedale Shelter   More ▶︎
Wharfedale Hut

Wharfedale Hut

A comfortable hut situated on the Wharfedale track. Has a wood stove with wood provided in shed at back. Stream ...   More ▶︎
Mt Oxford summit

Mt Oxford summit

Mt Oxford summit panorama centered looking west.   More ▶︎
Lees Valley from Mount Oxford

Lees Valley from Mount Oxford

The Lees Valley is surrounded by hills and accessed by road along the Ashley Gorge. The river here cuts through ...   More ▶︎
Summit of Mt Oxford

Summit of Mt Oxford

pleasant 6-7 hr return trip in Labour weekend.   More ▶︎
Mt Oxford Summit in October

Mt Oxford Summit in October

Fresh snow at the Mt Oxford Summit .   More ▶︎
Mount Oxford

Mount Oxford

The anti-clockwise Mount Oxford leads up the spur in the right foreground to the summit on the right. The route ...   More ▶︎
Oxford Forest

Oxford Forest

Looking northwest across Oxford Forest from a little west of Mount Oxford summit. The Wharfedale Track follows Dobson Stream left ...   More ▶︎
WHARFEDALE HUT

WHARFEDALE HUT

A comfortable hut in the Oxford Forest   More ▶︎

Ladbrooks Hill Track from Ashley Gorge

500m developed track to take you to the tops in the Mt Thomas forest and possible further circuits.   More ▶︎
Black Hill hut in Winter

Black Hill hut in Winter

Boys at Black Hill hut with a view of Mt Oxford   More ▶︎
Black Hill hut in Winter

Black Hill hut in Winter

Boys at Black Hill hut with a view of Mt Oxford   More ▶︎
Wharfedale Hut / Black Hill Hut loop and return

Wharfedale Hut / Black Hill Hut loop and return

We were waiting for a good settled weekend to get into the hills. Alot of snow damaged branches along the ...   More ▶︎
Black Hill

Black Hill

A straightforward overnighter in the dry beech forests around Mount Oxford.   More ▶︎
View Hill, Kinnebrooks Hut, Fosters Hill, Black Hill, View Hill circuit

View Hill, Kinnebrooks Hut, Fosters Hill, Black Hill, View Hill circuit

2 day circuit from View Hill in Mt Oxford Forest Park, travelling down to the Waimak gorge and a well ...   More ▶︎
Black Hill Hut, Oxford Forest

Black Hill Hut, Oxford Forest

Six bunk hut just below the bushline   More ▶︎
Black Hill Hut

Black Hill Hut

Six bunk just below the bushline in dry beech forest on Black Hill. Enclosed wood burner, rainwater supply; nice and ...   More ▶︎
Getting started

Getting started

The traditional start: five trampers and packs crowd into a compact car then drive 1.5 hours. Townshend Track in the ...   More ▶︎