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Stratford

Admire the glockenspiel in Stratford's town centre - it’s one of a kind in New Zealand

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Nearly all the streets in the settlement of Stratford are named after Shakespearean characters. It’s pretty easy to guess why – Stratford-in-Taranaki was named to honour Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. If you’re planning to venture into the Egmont National Park, this town is a handy accommodation base or supply stop. It’s also the last fuelling point before the Forgotten World Highway – a wild 150 kilometre journey (with no service stations) that ends at Taumarunui. Admire the glockenspiel in the town centre - it’s one of a kind in New Zealand. The local pioneer village delivers an interesting history lesson.
Functional facts: Approx. population 9800, i-SITE Visitor Centre, wide range of shops, restaurants and services.

Stratford i-SITE Visitor Centre

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Stratford is the closest town to Egmont National Park, tramps, beautiful parks and gardens, Pioneer Village. NZ's only Glockenspiel. Take a journey back in time through the Forgotten World Highway.

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Other towns near Stratford by road:

Eltham (10 minutes)
Inglewood (18 minutes)
Hawera (27 minutes)

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Stratford does not have any rail stations.

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Stratford does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in New Plymouth (34 minutes)

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