Strathmore Travel Guide

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New Zealand State Highway 43 is also known as the Forgotten World Highway. Built on colonial horse trails formed in the late 19th century, the highway is remote and mysterious. The highway spans 149 km between Stratford and Taumarunui. There are hardly any services along the highway, and no gas pumps, but the views along the road as it climbs up and down three different mountain saddles are amazing!
New Zealand State Highway 43 is also known as the Forgotten World Highway. Built on colonial horse trails formed in the late 19th century, the highway is remote and mysterious. The highway spans 149 km between Stratford and Taumarunui. There are hardly any services along the highway, and no gas pumps, but the views along the road as it climbs up and down three different mountain saddles are amazing!

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Amity Court Motel

Amity Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
35 Broadway North Stratford
The price is AU$148 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$148
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Stratford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Te Kapua Park Racecourse and Percy Thomson Gallery are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
Best Motel in Stratford, if you need a place to stay in Central Taranaki can't beat the Amity

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Amity Court Motel
Stratford Motel & Holiday Park

Stratford Motel & Holiday Park

2 out of 5
10 Page Street Stratford Taranaki
The price is AU$72 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$72
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Stratford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions King Edward Park and Percy Thomson Gallery ...
9/10 Wonderful! (148 reviews)
Easy check in and out. Spotless room and amenities. Thank you

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Stratford Motel & Holiday Park
Antonio Mews Motel

Antonio Mews Motel

3.5 out of 5
424 Broadway South Stratford
The price is AU$162 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$162
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Stratford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions King Edward Park and Victoria Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
Clean room, prompt service

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Antonio Mews Motel
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Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway

Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway

Stratford District Taranaki
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Whangamomona. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
It was perfect . Very clean and had everything which we required. Thank you

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway
Stone Cabin by Tiny Away

Stone Cabin by Tiny Away

Huiroa Taranaki
Stay at this holiday home in Huiroa. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Great communication and we loved the foals.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Stone Cabin by Tiny Away
Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway

Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway

Whangamomona Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this holiday home in Whangamomona.
Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway
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