Top Things to do in Stratford
10 Things to do in Stratford That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Stratford, New Zealand including Te Popo Gardens, Eastern Taranaki Experience, Stratford Speedway, Te Kapua Racecourse, Actionaki, Stratford Golf Course, Kaitake Range, Wild Taranaki, Fenton Street Art Collective, Forgotten World Highway.
Restaurants in Stratford
1. Te Popo Gardens
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
A Garden of National Significance, this large country garden of trees, seasonal colour and diversity in landscaping, features a fine collection of exotic deciduous broadleaf and coniferous trees. The woodland gardens, shrub & perennial borders merge into the old growth forest hugging the 15-metre deep ravines enfolding the garden. The visitor experience includes fern gullies, waterfalls, ponds, suspension bridge, forest trails, native birds, and carpets of bluebells. Qualmark 4-star hosted accommodation enhances this special place.
2. Eastern Taranaki Experience
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Join us as we make it possible for you to retrace the steps of pioneer settlers in a land now largely left to return to the bush
3. Stratford Speedway
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By RowanT113 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Ok I am biased as I love supporting NZ Motorsport but if there is racing at Stratford, grab the family, a rug, your hoodies and go for a great night out. Good food at the track, carprking and the club puts on a great show for all ages.
4. Te Kapua Racecourse
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Actionaki
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Stratford Golf Course
7. Kaitake Range
8. Wild Taranaki
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
As the gateway to three National Parks, there is no shortage of stunning scenery, outdoor activities and local secrets to be discovered. Stratford is a welcoming district with a friendly, safe community, surrounded by a unique, natural outdoor setting. Its central location means Stratford is the perfect hub for tourists, holiday goers and visitors looking to explore all the region has to offer. The affordability, development and location of Stratford also makes this District the perfect place to stay a little longer. Discover one of New Zealand’s most iconic mountains. Mount Taranaki has a number of short and premier one day walks such as the Taranaki Pouakai Crossing. This is a must-see attraction while in Taranaki with the best view seen via the Stratford Plateau. Learn more of what Stratford has on offer. Start your journey now! Wild Taranaki Your Adventure Starts Here!
9. Fenton Street Art Collective
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By CaroleP258 - Wellington, New Zealand
Wonderful host. Entertaining and informative. Delicious gins. Great cafe and food with an excellent vibe. Interesting local art works on display for sale.
10. Forgotten World Highway
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4.5 based on 426 reviews
Reviewed By Bertavv - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We did the drive from Stratford to Taumarunui in the mother-in-law's 2004 Toyota Corolla and it handled the road perfectly. I-sites at either end have a guide to the Heritage Trail as there is some very interesting history in this area. It takes you through a mixture of NZ backcountry, farmland, native bush, hills, tunnels and over saddles, with just a touch of gravel road and one-way bridges. Take your time and have a look up some of the (rare) side roads, and make sure you stop in the Republic of Whangamomona. There is currently (mid Nov 2019) a detour at the Taumarunui end of the Highway - signposted before Ohura. But when we drove down the Highway from the Taumarunui end the following day the detour was very poorly signposted.
