Title: Visit Strathmore: 2026 Travel Guide for Strathmore, Taranaki | Expedia.com [Hotels in Strathmore](https://expedia.com/Strathmore-Hotels.d553248635926198092.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Strathmore](https://expedia.com/Strathmore-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635926198092.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Strathmore](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Strathmore.d553248635926198092.Car-Rental-Guide)[Strathmore Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Strathmore.d553248635926198092.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Strathmore ## Travel Guide ![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!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198092/eb7fb373-a2ce-4bcc-92ef-930cf5bfddca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198092/eb7fb373-a2ce-4bcc-92ef-930cf5bfddca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Strathmore - Strathmore Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Strathmore ![Amity Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6328300/6328287/a532419a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amity Court Motel 35 Broadway North Stratford $92 nightly $107 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Stratford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Te Kapua Park Racecourse and Percy Thomson Gallery are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (272 reviews) This motel offered one of the best experience to our short stay. The two-bedroom studio is pretty roomy, especially the bathroom. The room and surroundings were really well-maintained and staff members were super friendly Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026&selected=6328287&PinnedHotelID=6328287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198092) ![Stratford Motel & Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15650000/15646500/15646427/585578e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stratford Motel & Holiday Park 10 Page Street Stratford Taranaki $45 nightly $52 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this holiday park in Stratford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. 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 Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=15646427&PinnedHotelID=15646427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198092) ![Antonio Mews Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6950000/6945300/6945285/a5047bfa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Antonio Mews Motel 424 Broadway South Stratford $102 nightly $118 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Stratford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions King Edward Park and Victoria ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews) The room was very well laid out and well supplied. One issue that needs to be addressed though is that the shower curtain is way too short. When someone takes a shower pretty much the entire bathroom floor gets wet from splasing beneath the curtain including around the vanity and toilet. Luckily ... Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F12%2F2026&endDate=2%2F13%2F2026&selected=6945285&PinnedHotelID=6945285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198092) [See all 31 properties in Strathmore](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=553248635926198092) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29830000/29824000/29823942/5be2a358_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway Stratford District Taranaki Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation 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 Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Whangamomona-Hotels-Whanga-Bridge-House-On-The-Forgotten-World-Highway.h29823942.Hotel-Information) ![Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93480000/93474100/93474055/49ab37d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway Whangamomona Manawatu-Wanganui Stay at this vacation home in Whangamomona. [](https://expedia.com/Whangamomona-Hotels-Whanga-Bakery-Sh43.h93474055.Hotel-Information) ![Stone Cabin by Tiny Away](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108910000/108901100/108901098/d5633b65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stone Cabin by Tiny Away Huiroa Taranaki Stay at this vacation home in Huiroa. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Great communication and we loved the foals. 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