Top Attractions

  • Mt Taranaki
  • Glockenspiel
  • Forgotten World Highway - State Highway 43
  • Forgotten World Adventures Rail Carts
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 January 2013 01:52

Mt Taranaki

Stratford offers the best access points to the iconic Mt Taranaki. 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 13 December 2012 00:29

Glockenspiel

Stratford's revered  glockenspiel stands proud in the main street, Broadway, and is unique to New Zealand.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 December 2012 22:13

Forgotten World Highway - State Highway 43

The Stratford to Taumarunui Heritage Trail was established in 1990 to give travellers an awareness of the rich and unique history along the route linking these important Taranaki and Central North Island centres.

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Last Updated on Monday, 21 January 2013 03:32

Forgotten World Adventures Rail Carts

Experience a railway tour with a difference. 

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What's On

Ladies Night Stratford

Date: Thursday 20 June 2013

Time: 7.00 - 9.00pm

Location: War Memorial Centre, Miranda Street, Stratford

Pastel Artist of New Zealand Exhibition

Date: Friday 03 May 2013 - Sunday 26 May 2013

Time: Daily

Location: Percy Thomson Gallery, Prospero Place, Stratford

Location

Stratford Location Map

Stratford is nestled at the junction of two major roads (SH3 and SH43) in the North Island of New Zealand, and sits on the banks of the Patea River.

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Heritage & History

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Initial settlements in the Stratford District were small Maori villages in the forested hills as places of refuge in times of war, and for seasonal activities.

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