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27/06/2009 9:00 a.m. South auckland performing Arts 45th Competitions Festival
4/07/2009 8:00 a.m. Franklin Market @ Pukekohe
5/07/2009 12:00 p.m. Stars & Kites at Manukau Heads Lighthouse
5/07/2009 1:30 p.m. Pukekohe Stamp Club Meeting
8/07/2009 12:00 p.m. Counties Racing Club Lindauer Ladies Lunch
11/07/2009 8:00 a.m. Franklin Market @ Pukekohe
11/07/2009 2:30 p.m. Counties Steelers Pre-Season Game
18/07/2009 8:00 a.m. Franklin Market @ Pukekohe
24/07/2009 7:30 p.m. Counties Steelers Pre-Season Game
25/07/2009 8:00 a.m. Franklin Market @ Pukekohe

  
Where will you go today?

Glenbrook Vintage Railway

 
Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Glenbrook Station Road, Glenbrook
Phone: 09 236 3456

A rail enthusiasts' heaven! Hop aboard lovingly restored and maintained steam engines for a journey into yesteryear. Situated in the picturesque Franklin countryside on Glenbrook Station Road, (about 9km from Waiuku), the railway operates from Labour Weekend through to Queen's Birthday on Sundays and most public holidays.


Wild West Adventures

 
Wild West Adventures - Situated on the picturesque Awhitu Peninsula with dramatic breathtaking views, we are only 70 minutes from Auckland.  Come and discover why so many have returned to enjoy the hospitality and personal service provided by Wild West Trekkin.

150b Hamilton Road, Awhitu
Contact: Julia & Alistair
Phone: 09 235 1186

Situated on the picturesque Awhitu Peninsula with dramatic breathtaking views, we are only 70 minutes from Auckland. Come and discover why so many have returned to enjoy the hospitality and personal service provided by Wild West Trekkin.


Maxwell's Golf Retreat

 
Maxwell's Golf Retreat

205B Ingram Road, Ramarama
Phone: 09 236 0911

Kaye has developed a 16 acre property at Bombay which has become the base for Maxwell's Golf Retreat.  This is an attractively set-out facility which Kaye uses for three main target areas: beginners, the corporate market and tourism.


Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op

 
Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op  - The Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op presents arts and crafts mainly from the Awhitu Peninsula.  These range from fine art, glassware, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, right through to cards and organic foodstuffs.

2141 Awhitu Road, Pollok
Contact: Phil Jordan 09 2351699 Deborah Illingworth 09 2352052
Phone: 09 2352225

The Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op presents arts and crafts mainly from the Awhitu Peninsula. These range from fine art, glassware, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, right through to cards and organic foodstuffs.


Riverland Adventures

 
Riverland Adventures - Whether you're looking for a fun family day out, a corporate team building exercise or simply a unique way to enjoy New Zealand's diverse countryside, Riverland Adventures offers a fun, safe and exciting selection of quad bike safaris.

108 Kohanga Road, Te Kohanga
Contact: Percy
Phone: 09 232 8798
Freephone: 0800 474 8375

Whether you're looking for a fun family day out, a corporate team building exercise or simply a unique way to enjoy New Zealand's diverse countryside, Riverland Adventures offers a fun, safe and exciting selection of quad bike safaris.


  
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The Waiuku Twilight Market

 
The Waiuku Twilight Market - September to March, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, try the delicious array of foods and have a wine on the wharf as you listen to great live music.<br />Relax into every weekend at the WAIUKU TWILIGHT MARKET!

Tamakae Reserve
Contact: Anita
Phone: 09 235 8201

September to March, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, try the delicious array of foods and have a wine on the wharf as you listen to great live music.
Relax into every weekend at the WAIUKU TWILIGHT MARKET!


Awhitu Regional Park (ARC)

 
Awhitu Regional Park (ARC) - 20 minute to 3 hour beach/farm walks.  Historic Brook Homestead.  Campsites available. 

Brook Road, Kauritutahi
Phone: 09 303 1530

20 minute to 3 hour beach/farm walks.  Historic Brook Homestead.  Campsites available. 


Franklin Market @ Pukekohe

 
Franklin Market @ Pukekohe

Massey Ave, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 8831

Your fresh produce market is here every Saturday 8am - 12noon.

Come and experience the Franklin Market @ Pukekohe - your community meeting place !


ARC Tapapakanga Regional Park

 
ARC Tapapakanga Regional Park - A coastal farm park located on the Firth of Thames, south of Orere Point. Sandy accessible pohutakawa-edged beach, rich in Maori and European history, camping available. A coastal walkway to hilltop affords spectacular views over the Firth of Thames

Orere Matingarahi Road, Tapapakanga

A coastal farm park located on the Firth of Thames, south of Orere Point. Sandy accessible pohutakawa-edged beach, rich in Maori and European history, camping available. A coastal walkway to hilltop affords spectacular views over the Firth of Thames


Matakawau Scenic Reserve

Matakawau Rd (opposite Catholic Church)

The Matakawau Scenic Reserve is now complete with a footbridge over Opoia Creek and a boardwalk across the church land to link up with Hatton Road Reserve.


Artefact Gallery Shop

 
Artefact Gallery Shop - Artefact Gallery Shop is Franklin's primary source for work by local artists, craftsmen, and producers of fine tourist products. We also stock exciting work by New Zealand artists including the Bone Art Collective.

Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Contact: FACT
Phone: 09 238 8899

Artefact Gallery Shop is Franklin's primary source for work by local artists, craftsmen, and producers of fine tourist products. We also stock exciting work by New Zealand artists including the Bone Art Collective.


  
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