Old Douglas school bnb

11/08/2019

07/01/2019

This farm stay is at, The Old Douglas School built in 1906, Where you can enjoy a very comfortable stay.
Situated just 20 minutes or 18K's drive from Stratford, on the Forgotten World Highway, as you are on the way to Whangamomona
We want our guests to relax and enjoy your self weather for one day or a week all is welcome

31/12/2018

31/12/2018

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26/12/2018

26/12/2018

Stratford was formally classified as a town in June 1878, and on 31 August 1878 an auction of 455 sections saw the first sections sold. By 1881 the population was 97, comprising 56 males and 41 females, with 22 houses. By 1891 this had grown to a population of 342 and by 1896 1,256. This growth continued steadily until the mid-late 20th century, and has since fluctuated between 5229 (2001) and 5664 (1996), numbering 5,337 at the last census.

26/12/2018

On 3 December 1877, the name Stratford-upon-Patea was adopted, on the motion of William Crompton of the Taranaki Waste Lands Board. The supposed similarity of the Patea River to the River Avon in England led to the adoption of this name, and Crompton was known to have a literary turn of mind. There was a trend at the time to name towns after the birthplace of prominent British men. The William Shakespeare 'connection' led to the naming of 67 streets after Shakespearian characters from 27 of his plays.
Today New Zealand's only glockenspiel clock tower plays the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet three times a day. The spoken words are provided via external loudspeakers - there is no carillon (multiple bells) as would be more typical for glockenspiels in towers.

26/12/2018

Hobbit hole, Moki Tunnel, Forgotten World Highway, Taranaki, New Zealand

26/12/2018

A cycle ride over two days from Taumarunui to Stratford via Whangamomona through incredible scenery, hills and the Moki tunnel. This is the updated full scre...