Stratford
Stratford is located on the junction of State Highway 3 and State Highway 43 in the Taranaki reigon of New Zealand. The town was named after William Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-Upon-Avon and many street names and parks are dedicated to the writer’s plays and characters. The glockenspiel clock tower in the middle of the town performs excerpts of Romeo and Juliet throughout the day. more
Stratford is the gateway to the Stratford Mountain House and Plateau on Egmont National Park where many adventures await. It also includes the Forgotten World Highway touring route and Whangamomona where you can easily spend a few days exploring the saddles, tracks and even the railway line with Forgotten World Adventures.
Stratford is also home to many award-winning parks and gardens such as Hollard Gardens, a horticultural oasis in the heart of dairy country.
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ARIARI LODGE - Lake Rotorangi, Taranaki
ARIARI LODGE - Lake Rotorangi, Taranaki
Mobile-friendly - Imagine staying in a luxuriously private self contained chalet with picturesque scenery. Be captivated by the natural beauty, lake views and sculptured landscape. Unwind listening to the birdsong and farm animals from your own private verandah. Simply relax or kayak the tranquil waters of Lake Rotorangi or hike around the nearby Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve.
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Improv Salad in Stratford
Improv Salad is the comedy show where Taranaki's freshest improvisers combine to create spontaneous scenes for your enjoyment. And you get to bring the dressing, as we ask for audience suggestions to inspire the action! ...
Where: The Castle, Stratford, Taranaki
Address: 85 Regan Street, Stratford, Taranaki
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 6th July 2024
To: 9:00pm on Saturday 6th July 2024
Book Club - Taranaki
Do you love reading? Consider yourself a book worm An avid reader? Or maybe you want to get back into reading? Well then it’s time to get off farm and join us for book club to chat about a book we have ...
Where: DairyNZ Office, Stratford, Taranaki
Address: 8 Fenton Street, Stratford, Taranaki, 4332,, Stratford, Taranaki
From: 6:30pm on Tuesday 16th July 2024
To: 9:00pm on Tuesday 16th July 2024
Singer Songwriters Stratford
Come and check out our amazing local Singer Songwriter music scene at this very special free event. Doors open at 6.30pm Event starts at 7.30pm Fully licensed bar operating. Free entry! Musicians: Play a song ...
Where: Percy Thomson Gallery, Stratford, Taranaki
Address: Prospero Pl, Miranda St, Stratford, Taranaki
From: 7:30pm on Friday 3rd May 2024
To: 10:00pm on Friday 6th September 2024