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Stratford

Taranaki Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Stratford

Stratford is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Eltham, 19km from Egmont National Park.

Stratford is a town located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand. With a population of 6,430, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Stratford sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Stratford to your route.

About Stratford

The King's Theatre is a historic theatre in Stratford, New Zealand, constructed in 1917 it was the first theatre in the Southern Hemisphere to showcase sound film. It is registered as category 1 building by Heritage New Zealand.

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Where is Stratford located?

Stratford is located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.3376 latitude, 174.2837 longitude.

What is the population of Stratford?

Stratford has a population of approximately 6,430 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
6,430
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Taranaki Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.3376, 174.2837

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Stratford

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Egmont National Park

Park around the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki, with three sealed access roads climbing to visitor centres and trailheads.

19 km · about 20 min drive

coastal drive

Surf Highway 45

A 105 km coastal loop around Mount Taranaki linking New Plymouth and Hawera, threading black-sand surf breaks, dairy country and constant views of the perfect volcanic cone.

39 km · about 45 min drive

historic highway

Forgotten World Highway

New Zealand's oldest heritage trail: 150 km of SH43 twisting through four saddles, a one-lane road tunnel and the self-declared 'Republic of Whangamomona' between Stratford and Taumarunui.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Stratford

  • 39 kmSurf Highway 45A 105 km coastal loop around Mount Taranaki linking New Plymouth and Hawera, threading black-sand surf breaks, dairy country and constant views of the perfect volcanic cone.
  • 45 kmForgotten World HighwayNew Zealand's oldest heritage trail: 150 km of SH43 twisting through four saddles, a one-lane road tunnel and the self-declared 'Republic of Whangamomona' between Stratford and Taumarunui.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Stratford.

Eltham

🇳🇿 New Zealand

10 km awayPop. 2,150

Normanby

🇳🇿 New Zealand

22 km awayPop. 1,070

Inglewood

🇳🇿 New Zealand

22 km awayPop. 3,960

Manaia

🇳🇿 New Zealand

27 km awayPop. 1,070

Mangorei

🇳🇿 New Zealand

27 km awayPop. 2,310

Hawera

🇳🇿 New Zealand

28 km awayPop. 10,700

Vogeltown

🇳🇿 New Zealand

34 km awayPop. 6,140

Welbourn

🇳🇿 New Zealand

34 km awayPop. 3,640

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