Stratford, New Zealand
Sightseeing
During summer is the best time for walking the tracks around Mt Taranaki. This waterfall is a short walk (5mins) and the upper track is accessible for most people. Close to the Wilkies Pools track and DOC Visitor Centre.
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Dawson Falls
During summer is the best time for walking the tracks around Mt Taranaki. This waterfall is a short walk (5mins) and the upper track is accessible for most people. Close to the Wilkies Pools track and DOC Visitor Centre.
Best in Summer. A 20-minute walk from the DOC Visitor Centre carpark on well-maintained track. Rock pools in a refreshing mountain stream. Bring your swimsuit!
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Wilkies Pools
Best in Summer. A 20-minute walk from the DOC Visitor Centre carpark on well-maintained track. Rock pools in a refreshing mountain stream. Bring your swimsuit!
Beautifully cultivated, the Holland gardens are perfect for a peaceful stroll or a picnic in the heart of farmland.
https://www.gardens.org.nz/taranaki-gardens/hollard-gardens/
Open everyday
Free entry
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Hollard Gardens
Manaia RoadBeautifully cultivated, the Holland gardens are perfect for a peaceful stroll or a picnic in the heart of farmland.
https://www.gardens.org.nz/taranaki-gardens/hollard-gardens/
Open everyday
Free entry
High up in the mountain, start or finish your walking trail with some excellent food on the balcony. Also has accommodation and nearby picnic areas. The road continues up to the start of the trail to walk to the summit of Mt Taranaki.
https://www.stratfordmountainhouse.co.nz/
Pembroke Road
Weds - Sun 9am onwards
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Stratford Mountain House
998 Pembroke RdHigh up in the mountain, start or finish your walking trail with some excellent food on the balcony. Also has accommodation and nearby picnic areas. The road continues up to the start of the trail to walk to the summit of Mt Taranaki.
https://www.stratfordmountainhouse.co.nz/
Pembroke Road
Weds - Sun 9am onwards
Close to Stratford and next to the Shakee Pear Cafe.
Cafe open daily 8am - 2pm.
Village open 10 - 4pm during school holidays.
Other groups by appointment.
Entry charged to village (cafe entry free).
https://www.pioneervillage.co.nz/
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Taranaki Pioneer Village
3912 Mountain RdClose to Stratford and next to the Shakee Pear Cafe.
Cafe open daily 8am - 2pm.
Village open 10 - 4pm during school holidays.
Other groups by appointment.
Entry charged to village (cafe entry free).
https://www.pioneervillage.co.nz/
City/town information
Stratford is a town of 7000 people with family amenities, parks, and scenic walks. Borrowing its name from the English town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the town thrives in arts, and vintage events, such as the Shakespearean festival, classic car festival, and vintage speedway. It boasts a classic New Zealand restored theatre and a tudor-style clock tower with daily Shakespeare readings. It is the closest major town to Mt Taranaki, offering a quick drive to miles of walkways through mountain forests passing along rivers and waterfalls. Shopping includes cafes and bakeries, art galleries, takeaways, pubs serving dinner meals, knick-knacks, boutique homewares also with vintage goods, and even a bridal shop.
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Stratford
Stratford is a town of 7000 people with family amenities, parks, and scenic walks. Borrowing its name from the English town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the town thrives in arts, and vintage events, such as the Shakespearean festival, classic car festival, and vintage speedway. It boasts a classic New Zealand restored theatre and a tudor-style clock tower with daily Shakespeare readings. It is the closest major town to Mt Taranaki, offering a quick drive to miles of walkways through mountain forests passing along rivers and waterfalls. Shopping includes cafes and bakeries, art galleries, takeaways, pubs serving dinner meals, knick-knacks, boutique homewares also with vintage goods, and even a bridal shop.
A quintessential NZ beach town. There are a couple of cafes and takeaway outlets to serve you after spending time at the beach or on the coastal walking track. You get an expansive view of the south side of Mt Taranaki on the 30 minute drive from Stratford to Opunake through farmland.
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Opunake
A quintessential NZ beach town. There are a couple of cafes and takeaway outlets to serve you after spending time at the beach or on the coastal walking track. You get an expansive view of the south side of Mt Taranaki on the 30 minute drive from Stratford to Opunake through farmland.
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Craft Brewery
Forgotten 43 Brewery is a boutique brewery serving great food.
https://www.facebook.com/forgotten43brewing/
Cnr Regan and Broadway
https://goo.gl/maps/jCGCmR3pLbXtYSoD9
Closed Mon&Tuesday
Weds&Thurs 4pm - 8pm
Friday&Sat 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm
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Fenton St Art Collective and Cafe
Cosy cafe and art gallery
https://fentonartscollective.co.nz/
11 Fenton St
Closed Monday
Tues-Sun lunch
https://goo.gl/maps/aQDDZVYgni7vUj2a7
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The Baking Company - Cafe and Bakery
Great little bakery with delicious baked goods and bread. Nice coffee and a cute eat-in location at 95 Regan St.
Takeaway only at 372 Broadway.
https://www.thebakingcompany.co.nz/
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The Kings Theatre
Cheapest movies around! Old-style theatre with classic seating in a historical building.
https://www.kingstheatre.co.nz/
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Stratford Speedway
If you are a speedway enthusiast, this is for you! The summer program of events can be found here:
https://www.stratford-speedway.co.nz/
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Farmers Market - Stratford
The Prospero market is held on the last Saturday of every month in the Stratford town centre.
9am - 12pm
https://www.facebook.com/prosperomarket