Roadside oddity

Stratford glockenspiel clock tower

Stratford, Taranaki

Clock tower that plays Romeo and Juliet through a glockenspiel three times a day.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min
Stratford glockenspiel clock tower
Pseudopanax at en.wikipedia · Public domain

Stratford's main street is themed around Shakespeare, and the tower acts out the balcony scene a few times daily. It is a quick, cheerful stop and a good place for a coffee before heading up to the mountain or over the Forgotten World Highway.

Good to know

  • Time your stop for one of the daily performances
  • Stratford is the start of the Forgotten World Highway
Open
All year
Getting there
Broadway, SH3, street parking
Vehicles
Campervans fine

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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