A fine circular route takes you up and over Mt Oxford through beech forests and tussock grasslands. A picturesque waterfall adds interest.
Again it was a baking hot day, another day in the furnace of paradise, when we decided to hike up Mt Oxford. The majority of the path is through dense beech forests which have a thick covering of smelly, sooty mould. On a hot day the smell can get a bit overpowering. Once above the treeline the views open out and the hike is a lot more rewarding. The breeze alone was reward enough for us.
As we returned east, along the south side of the hill, we took the detour to Ryde Falls. This small detour is very worthwhile to see these picturesque falls which are just above a small campground.
As a side point, you can take a mountain bikes on this route, but why you would is beyond me. The way up is a long carry, and the descent is very steep and technical. You’d have to be pretty good to ride it!
