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Eltham is a small inland town in South Taranaki, New Zealand, located 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of the city of New Plymouth and southeast of the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki. Stratford is 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north, Kaponga 13 km west, and Hāwera is 19 km (12 mi) south.
Eltham is the second largest town in Taranaki, home to Victorian buildings and a town of firsts. Historically the town is an industrial powerhouse with the first butter exports being shipped from Eltham.
- Check Out the Town’s Murals. It’s fair to say that Eltham is one of the most colourful towns in New Zealand with many of the buildings’ walls awash with popping murals.
- Walk and Birdwatch in the Rotokare Scenic Reserve. Escape to nature at the wonderful Rotokare Scenic Reserve, just a short drive from Eltham. Surrounding Lake Rotokarea, the forest and wetland environment is an important habitat for native birds, whitebait and eel, some of which can be seen while walking the 1-2-hour Rotorkare Walk.
- Have a Picnic by Lake Rotorangi. More outdoor fun can be found at the nearby Lake Rotorangi. This lake is the longest manmade lake in New Zealand formed by the damming of the Patea River.
- Do Cheese Tastings at the Cheese Bar. In the town where the New Zealand dairy industry went global, it’s no surprise that Eltham has its very own cheese shop.
Eltham. Taranaki. Highlights. Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Lake Rotokare. Cheese making. Proximity. 45min from New Plymouth. 4 hr from Wellington. Eltham is known for its vintage and second-hand shopping. A must do when stopping here is a visit to the cheese factory to buy something delicious for your picnic basket.
Top Things to Do in Eltham, New Zealand. Places to Visit in Eltham. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters. Sort. Map. Free Entry. Good for Kids. Budget-friendly. Good for Couples. Show more. 4 places sorted by traveller favourites. 1. Rotokare Scenic Reserve & Sanctuary. 23. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Open now. By CMelissa7.
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Eltham is a small inland town in South Taranaki, New Zealand, located 50 kilometres south of the city of New Plymouth and southeast of the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki. Stratford is 11 kilometres north, Kaponga 13 km west, and Hāwera is 19 km south.
