With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy everything that Stratford, 20 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area beginning with Te Popo Gardens, King Edward Park and Stratford Golf Course. Hawera is another terrific option. It’s 35 miles away and boasts an array of intriguing things to see and do. Hawera Water Tower, KD’s Elvis Presley Museum and Tawhiti Museum are just the start.