Oxford Falls is a

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of northern

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, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 20 kilometres north-east of the

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in the

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of Northern Beaches Council. Oxford Falls is part of the Northern Beaches region and also considered to be part of the Forest District, colloquially known as ''The Forest''.

History

Alexander Bowen was granted here in 1878, which he named Bloodwood Gully. Oxford Falls was gazetted as the name of the suburb in 1902. Wakehurst Parkway is named after John de Vere Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst, the

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(1937–1946).''The Book of Sydney Suburbs'', Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia Oxford Falls Post Office opened on 2 January 1924 and closed in 1984.

Landmarks

The Oxford Falls are two waterfalls on Middle Creek, which flows north to meet Oxford Creek. Meandering Creek flows into Middle Creek. Wheeler Creek forms part of the border with Cromer. Garigal National Park borders the suburb, to the north.

Commercial areas

*Reclaimed Building Material Yard on Meatworks Road

Schools and churches

* Oxford Falls Grammar School *St Pius X College * Christian City Church, Oxford Falls

Sport and recreation

Oxford Falls has a number of trails suitable for mountain bike riding including downhill and free-ride trails. *

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*St Pius X College Playing Fields *Australian Tennis Academy *Warringah Radio Control Society flying field

References

External links

* The Northern Beaches Mountain Biking Group
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details of trails in Oxford Falls

Oxford Falls Action Group (OFAG)
fighting to preserve the valley for future generations. Suburbs of Sydney Northern Beaches Council {{Sydney-geo-stub