Taranaki Attractions
There is much to do and see in Taranaki. The premier town of the region New Plymouth is a forty minute drive from the house. In New Plymouth is where you can take a walk or cycle along the award winning Coastal walk way, why not stop and take a swim or surf on one of the many beaches.
Here in Stratford we have great facilities and attractions. You must see the Glockenspiel in the clock tower it runs four times a day. We have some lovely parks and gardens. Hollard gardens with it's wonderful Rhododendrons is a 15 minutes car ride out of town. There is also the Pioneer Village with it's buildings from days gone by and a miniature railway that you can take a ride on. The covered swimming pool is open all year round and if you like sports there is something for everyone, golf, stock cars, squash, trout fishing, fun in the snow, we even have a horse racing track. The town has plenty of cafe's and bars as well as take away food out-lets. The main attraction is of course the Mountain with it's many beautiful walks and a snow field.
The award winning attraction Tawhiti Museum is a 15 minute drive away just outside of Normanby. Take a ride on the Whalers and Traders boat ride. Discover all about Taranaki's past all the models beautifully built and displayed by Nigel Ogden.
Here in Stratford we have great facilities and attractions. You must see the Glockenspiel in the clock tower it runs four times a day. We have some lovely parks and gardens. Hollard gardens with it's wonderful Rhododendrons is a 15 minutes car ride out of town. There is also the Pioneer Village with it's buildings from days gone by and a miniature railway that you can take a ride on. The covered swimming pool is open all year round and if you like sports there is something for everyone, golf, stock cars, squash, trout fishing, fun in the snow, we even have a horse racing track. The town has plenty of cafe's and bars as well as take away food out-lets. The main attraction is of course the Mountain with it's many beautiful walks and a snow field.
The award winning attraction Tawhiti Museum is a 15 minute drive away just outside of Normanby. Take a ride on the Whalers and Traders boat ride. Discover all about Taranaki's past all the models beautifully built and displayed by Nigel Ogden.