Stratford is the closest town to Egmont National Park, ideal for tramping, skiing and summit climbs. Stratford is the start/finish point of the Forgotten World Highway (SH43) one of NZ's iconic highways steeped in history.
Stratford also boasts NZ's only Glockenspiel clock tower and aligns itself with its internationally unique Shakespearean theme.
Stratford welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year who come to enjoy the national park, the rich heritage, bountiful gardens and unassuming and unspoiled district.
There is a quiet, innter pride about its people - and one look up at the majestic mountain and you will understand why.