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Inglewood Must-Do's
Fun Ho! National Toy Museum
Calling all Kiwi kids of the 70s and 80s, enjoy a pinch of nostalgia admiring toys from yesteryear and seeing how they were made. Children of today will love it too, because the best toys don’t age.
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Stoney Oaks
Never brushed a Highland cow before? Time to meet the tame and gentle animals at Stoney Oaks. Home to pigs, deer, giant rabbits, llamas and more, there are bush walks, rowing boats and overnight accommodation. Ten minutes from Inglewood.
Everett Park Scenic Reserve
On the banks of Manganui River, there are large grassy areas to sprawl out on and huge swimming pools to cool off in. Ten minutes from Inglewood.
Experience Purangi
This is one of the largest community environment schemes in New Zealand, providing 13,000ha ofland for threatened indigenous species. Visit Experience Purangi Information Centre to pick upa walks’ brochure and set off on the Otunahe or Hidden Valley walk.
Little Liberty Creamery
Sample an award-winning ice cream that is not only delicious but is plant-based creamery and made from the finest natural ingredients.
Maketawa Museum
Gleaming with over 20 green and yellow examples of vintage classic John Deere Machinery, this charming museum is run by Barry Bishop. His pristine collection is immaculately presented and a delight to inspect.