With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Stratford, 19 miles away, has to offer. Te Popo Gardens, King Edward Park and Stratford Golf Course alone make the drive out worth it. Located 30 miles away, Hawera is another popular option. If you drop by, be sure to check out Hawera Water Tower, KD’s Elvis Presley Museum and Tawhiti Museum.