2 minute read
Inglewood Must Do's
Purangi Walks Taranaki
The Otunahe Walk was developed to showcase the rich diversity of the local indigenous forest. The walk costs $10 per person, under 5s are free, with proceeds fed back into providing a predator-controlled environment. The Hidden Valley Walk is an easy graded 1.5km walk, taking you through farmland, richbush, and a natural canyon amidst glowworms.
Advertisement
East Taranaki Environment Collective
The mission of the collective is to protect the ecosystem and biodiversity in East Taranaki by controlling invasive pest species over 13,000 hectares. Visit their Information centre to find out moreabout the project and to shop for gifts or souvenirs.
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.
Little Liberty Creamery
Sample an award-winning ice cream that is not only delicious but is plant-based and made from the finest natural ingredients. Open Sundays.
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.
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. Open weekends.
Little Liberty Creamery, Inglewood © Venture Taranaki
