Inglewood has a population of 3,790 and a Population Density of 1,300 per kilometre square (3,300 square miles) following the June 2021 census. The town is in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand's North Island, and it is located close to Mount Taranaki and about 16 kilometres southeast of New Plymouth. Inglewood sits 200 metres (660 ft) above sea level.
The town is well-positioned as a provisioning base for expeditions into the Egmont National Park. There are unique places of interest here that include a wildlife park where you can find rabbits, pigs, and many fantastic fauna species. This town is home to many historic buildings, from band rotunda to railway station and town hall. It is also home to the biggest rhododendron tree in the Southern hemisphere.
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The annual Lions Christmas Parade holds every second Saturday in December and is the most popular Santa parade in Taranaki. The town also hosts Americana, where more than 600 American cars roll into town, attracting more than 10,000 visitors. Inglewood is undoubtedly the best place to take kids to for fun activities. Toy Museum, for example, was once the biggest toy manufacturer in New Zealand with more than 200 staff strength at its peak. Opened in 1939, you can watch toys being made, including the popular 80 Racer.
As Brisbane is a larger city, car is often the easiest way to get around town. But the public transport system is reliable; run by Translink, you can see all bus and train service details online. Visitors are best utilising the free CityLoop bus taking you from one end of the CBD, or while a bounty of creative bridges join the city's two halves for pedestrians, there’s also the chance to glide your way by boat. Brisbane’s CityCat is the famously fast ferry that can take you seamlessly from one end of town to the other, enjoying the sights along the way.
Stony Oakes Wildlife Park attracts visitors from all over the world to encounter a firsthand experience of animals and their various kinds. You can play with the Rabbits, Goats, Pigs and so many other Domestic animals here. Inglewood is proud of athletic tracks which ensures a sporty activity all through your stay. You may want to enjoy a fascinating adventure that includes climbing Mount Taranaki or playing in the snow or maybe surfing on the beach. The entire view here is spectacular and provides a one-off scenic flight. Everett Park Scenic Reserve located northeast of Inglewood has swimming holes and a glow worm cave in a native forest setting. There are lots of places in Inglewood to enjoy the town's elegant pace. You can walk to shops and purchase items, spend some quality time in cafes, enjoy some relaxing moments outdoors at the banks of scenic beaches. The best time to swim here is between November to April at the outdoor town baths or you could head over to Everett Park and take a dip in the swimming hole around Manganui River. There's been an increase in wildlife here with a 13,000ha of land in Purangi, the East Taranaki Kiwi Reserve has seen numbers increase with all sorts of birds and animal species. There are potpourri of sumptuous delicacies here with Funk Fish Grill, Pizzas and Bhukara for Indian food, the list is enormous. You can get coffees here with sandwiches, apricot chicken and salad that goes with some good brews all for you. You can order any of the delicacies available there and enjoy it with family and friends at your comfort. The Inglewood Hotel is over 100 years old and comes with a lot of fascinating services to ensure you're well taken care of. CONCLUSION You really can't get enough of this amazing place as the longer you stay here, the more your yearnings to explore the town. You can gaze across Mount Taranaki from Jubilee Park at the main gates of Inglewood High School. There are great boutique shops here to satisfy your fashion cravings. You can also get souvenirs from gift shops within the town. Apparently, the best mountain biking is found in Inglewood, at Lake Mangamahoe, which also offer mountain bike tracks and bridle trails.
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