Things To Do
Sightseeing
Mount Taranaki has so much to offer from the visitors centres to the many walking tracks, viewing platforms and snow for the skiers or a fun filled family day out in the winter time.
Stratford Mountain House and the East Plateau are accessed off Pembroke Road. Dawsons Falls and the Visitors Centre are accessed Off Stratford-Opunake Road and North Egmont Visitors Centre is accessed off Egmont Road near Egmont Village.
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Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki has so much to offer from the visitors centres to the many walking tracks, viewing platforms and snow for the skiers or a fun filled family day out in the winter time.
Stratford Mountain House and the East Plateau are accessed off Pembroke Road. Dawsons Falls and the Visitors Centre are accessed Off Stratford-Opunake Road and North Egmont Visitors Centre is accessed off Egmont Road near Egmont Village.
Take a trip to explore the New Zealand's oldest touring route. 150kms between Stratford and Taumaurunui. Stop off at the iconic Whangamomona Hotel on your way travelling thru gorges and over saddles. Take a walk over the Bridge to Somewhere or follow the heritage Trail along state Highway 43. Make sure you have a full tank of petrol and take your time taking in the beautiful scenery.
New Zealand State Highway 43
New Zealand State Highway 43Take a trip to explore the New Zealand's oldest touring route. 150kms between Stratford and Taumaurunui. Stop off at the iconic Whangamomona Hotel on your way travelling thru gorges and over saddles. Take a walk over the Bridge to Somewhere or follow the heritage Trail along state Highway 43. Make sure you have a full tank of petrol and take your time taking in the beautiful scenery.
Our Clock Tower in the main street of Stratford depicts Romeo and Juliet's Love story in a 5 minute performance, a must see.
The Glockenspiel
278 BroadwayOur Clock Tower in the main street of Stratford depicts Romeo and Juliet's Love story in a 5 minute performance, a must see.
Dawson Falls is an approx 10 minute walk one way to the bottom of the falls from the Visitors Centre.
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Dawson Falls Visitors Centre
1980 Manaia RdDawson Falls is an approx 10 minute walk one way to the bottom of the falls from the Visitors Centre.
Check out McCullough Rhododendron Dell, walk across the swing bridge that crosses the Patea river or there are a number of walks along the river for all levels of fitness.
King Edward Park
62 Portia StCheck out McCullough Rhododendron Dell, walk across the swing bridge that crosses the Patea river or there are a number of walks along the river for all levels of fitness.
Sports
Within walking distance from Peaceful on Pembroke, only 100 metres away is our lovely 18 hole golf course. It is an easy walking course suited to all levels of players.
Stratford Golf Club
100 Pembroke RdWithin walking distance from Peaceful on Pembroke, only 100 metres away is our lovely 18 hole golf course. It is an easy walking course suited to all levels of players.
Museum
A visit to Taranaki Pioneer Village outdoor Museum is a must. Located on the outskirts of Stratford. This unique museum features historic buildings and memorabilia from back in the pioneer days. There is also a lovely cafe at Pioneer Village called Shakee Pear Cafe @ the village.
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Taranaki Pioneer Village
3912 Mountain RdA visit to Taranaki Pioneer Village outdoor Museum is a must. Located on the outskirts of Stratford. This unique museum features historic buildings and memorabilia from back in the pioneer days. There is also a lovely cafe at Pioneer Village called Shakee Pear Cafe @ the village.
Life sized models have been created on site and displayed to depict Taranaki history. A must see private museum to visit on the outskirts of Hawera.
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Tawhiti Museum
401 Ohangai RdLife sized models have been created on site and displayed to depict Taranaki history. A must see private museum to visit on the outskirts of Hawera.
Puke Ariki is a 30 minute drive away, located in New Plymouth. It is a Museum, library and I Site information centre. The museum features many exhibitions you will be amazed by. It also links to the nearby coastal walkway and the Wind Wand sculpture by Len Lye.
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Puke Ariki
1 Ariki StPuke Ariki is a 30 minute drive away, located in New Plymouth. It is a Museum, library and I Site information centre. The museum features many exhibitions you will be amazed by. It also links to the nearby coastal walkway and the Wind Wand sculpture by Len Lye.
Art Gallery
Percy Thomson Gallery
56 Miranda StA great little gallery with paintings, ceramics and various art forms.
At The Landing Gallery you will find a lovely little art gallery upstairs at Verdigris Studio where local artists display their creative arts and crafts.
Verdigris Studio
304 BroadwayAt The Landing Gallery you will find a lovely little art gallery upstairs at Verdigris Studio where local artists display their creative arts and crafts.
Fenton Street Art Collective
11 Fenton StAn art gallery, cafe and gin distillery all in one.
Gardens
A relaxing stroll thru a vast array of native and exotic plants.
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Hollard Gardens
Manaia RoadA relaxing stroll thru a vast array of native and exotic plants.
The TSB Bowl of Brooklands is a unique venue with an impressive outdoor stage and large grass amphitheater surrounded by a picturesque lake with Pukekura Park as a backdrop. It is a great venue for outdoor concerts. The Bowl of Brooklands is located in New Plymouth and is a 30 minute drive away.
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TSB Bowl of BROOKLANDS
Brooklands Park DriveThe TSB Bowl of Brooklands is a unique venue with an impressive outdoor stage and large grass amphitheater surrounded by a picturesque lake with Pukekura Park as a backdrop. It is a great venue for outdoor concerts. The Bowl of Brooklands is located in New Plymouth and is a 30 minute drive away.
Pukekura Park is located right in the heart of New Plymouth covering 128 acres and is one of New Zealand's premier botanical gardens. The parks Fernery consists of three glass-topped caverns which display a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants from all around the world. Walk over Poet's Bridge or hire a wooden rowboat.
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Pukekura-Park
10 Fillis StPukekura Park is located right in the heart of New Plymouth covering 128 acres and is one of New Zealand's premier botanical gardens. The parks Fernery consists of three glass-topped caverns which display a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants from all around the world. Walk over Poet's Bridge or hire a wooden rowboat.
Clothing and footwear factory
Possum, fur and leather products made 15 minutes drive from Stratford. A must to visit if you love luxurious garments and accessories.
Environmental Products NZ
1103 Opunake RdPossum, fur and leather products made 15 minutes drive from Stratford. A must to visit if you love luxurious garments and accessories.