Overview
Stratford is a small Taranaki town best known for its Shakespearean street names—Romeo Street and Juliet Street famously do not intersect. Sitting on the Patea River with panoramic views of Mount Taranaki/Egmont, it serves as a convenient stopover between New Plymouth and Hawera.
Day Trips · Family Travel · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Connectivity
Free internet is available at the library, though expect a wait and a 30-minute time limit per session.
Money
As a small New Zealand town, all prices are in New Zealand dollars. The Taranaki Pioneer Village charges $15 for adult admission.
Transport
Stratford is walkable but has no local bus or taxi service. A Monday-Friday connector bus runs between New Plymouth and Hawera via Stratford ($5 fare as of Jan 2025).