10 Things to do in Stratford That You Shouldn't Miss

April 4, 2022 Flossie Demartino

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

636 Stanley Road R.d. 24, Stratford 4394 New Zealand +64 6-762 8775 [email protected] http://tepopo.co.nz/gardens/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Te Popo Gardens

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

Eastern Taranaki Experience

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

A and P Showgrounds, Stratford 4394 New Zealand +64 6-765 5693 [email protected] http://www.stratford-speedway.co.nz/
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Stratford Speedway

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

99 Pembroke Road, Stratford New Zealand +64 4-576 6240 [email protected] http://www.nzracing.co.nz/Goracing/Racecourse.aspx/70
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Te Kapua Racecourse

5. Actionaki

182 Opua Road, RD 31 Opunake, Taranaki, Stratford New Zealand +64 6-761 8863 http://www.actionaki.co.nz/
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Actionaki

6. Stratford Golf Course

Pembroke Road East, Stratford New Zealand +64 6-765 6514 http://www.stratford.nzgolf.net/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Stratford Golf Course

7. Kaitake Range

Weld Road, Stratford New Zealand http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/taranaki/taranaki/kaitake-range-walking-tracks/
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Kaitake Range

8. Wild Taranaki

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Wild Taranaki

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

11 Fenton Street, Stratford 4332 New Zealand +64 21 186 9735 http://fentonartscollective.co.nz
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Fenton Street Art Collective

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

Stratford 4332 New Zealand
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4.5 based on 426 reviews

Forgotten World Highway

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.

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