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Welcome to Franklin Country

If a district is measured by its range of experiences, then Franklin is the ultimate  lifestyle destination combining relaxed country lifestyles with savvy city style, all just a short drive, south of Auckl​and or north of Hamilton.

The Franklin area, identified by its lush boundaries, features olive groves, vineyards and market gardens, providing a unique opportunity to taste locally grown and produced foods and wines, many of which are featured on menus around the district.

Our diversity is exceptional, ranging from wine tasting, kayaking, fishing, archery, 4WD to enjoying the local markets, cafes and boutique - style shopping, plus our own limestone glow-worm cave and Vintage Railway.

Upcoming Events

Event StartTitle
23/05/2013 8:00 p.m. Secret Bridesmaids Business - tickets sold out!
25/05/2013 8:00 a.m. Franklin Markets at Pukekohe
25/05/2013 9:00 a.m. V8 Supertourers - 3rd round of BNT at Pukekohe
25/05/2013 9:00 a.m. Franklin Pakeke Lions Market
25/05/2013 7:00 p.m. 15th Annual Concert at Karaka
25/05/2013 8:00 p.m. The Recliner Rockers
26/05/2013 9:00 a.m. Pokeno Country Market
26/05/2013 10:00 a.m. Waiuku Village Market
26/05/2013 1:30 p.m. 15th Annual Concert at Karaka
27/05/2013 12:30 p.m. Performance

Latest News

The 2013 Annual General Meeting of The New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc - Queen’s Birthday Weekend 31 May to 03 June 2013 We look forward to welcoming members to the heart of Franklin Country at Franklin–The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue Pukekohe.   Our goal was to give members a reason to attend their AGM by offering an affor...

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Pukekohe

Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club & Tenpin Bowling

Phone: 09 238 8404

Other

Miranda Hot Springs

 
Miranda Hot Springs - 1 hr South East of Auckland.  Unwind in the Southern Hemisphere's largest outdoor thermal mineral pool.  Sit in the Sauna / Spa pool and feel the stress melt away.  <br />Private thermal mineral spa pools.

595 Front Miranda Road, Waitakaruru
Phone: 07 8673055

1 hr South East of Auckland. Unwind in the Southern Hemisphere's largest outdoor thermal mineral pool. Sit in the Sauna / Spa pool and feel the stress melt away.
Private thermal mineral spa pools.


Glenbrook
Brookside Alpacas


Tapapakanga

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


Pokeno

The Queen's Redoubt

Pokeno Road, Pokeno

Queen's Redoubt, Pokeno, is an historic place of great importance with the New Zealand Wars marking a huge change in the history of this country. The key campaign was the struggle for the Waikato and the Queen's Redoubt was the launching pad for the July 1863 British invasion, which began the Waikato War.


Pukekohe

New Zealand Steel Gallery

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

Thanks to the generous support of New Zealand Steel, the Gallery in Franklin: The Centre provides a flexible exhibition space with international-standard facilities. FACT hires the Gallery, in portions or as a whole, to artists, clubs, non-profit organisations.


Glen Murray
Lakewood Lodge

TeKohanga

Riverland Adventures

Phone: 09 232 8798

Pukekohe

Pukekohe Cinema 3

 
Pukekohe Cinema 3 - Now in Pukekohe, after many years without, our own movie cinema.  Cinema3 is open!  <br /><br />

85 Edinburgh Street
Phone: +64 9 237 0216

Now in Pukekohe, after many years without, our own movie cinema. Cinema3 is open!


Waiuku

Waiuku Golf and Squash Club

Phone: 09 235 9489

Miranda

Miranda Shorebird Centre

 
Miranda Shorebird Centre - Renowned migratory wading birds from home and abroad.  Unique Wrybill all year round.  Visitor & Natural History Information Centre.  Bunkroom and motel unit accommodation.

East Coast Road, Miranda
Phone: 09 232 2781

Renowned migratory wading birds from home and abroad.  Unique Wrybill all year round.  Visitor & Natural History Information Centre.  Bunkroom and motel unit accommodation.


Glenbrook
Muxlow Alpacas

Pukekohe

Library Pukekohe (Bookinopolis)

 
Library Pukekohe (Bookinopolis) - Books | Magazines | CDs | DVDs | Audio Books | Internet | Faxing | Photocopying | Book repairs | Franklin history | Children's programmes | Housebound services

Franklin: The Centre, Massey Avnue, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 237 0040

Books | Magazines | CDs | DVDs | Audio Books | Internet | Faxing | Photocopying | Book repairs | Franklin history | Children's programmes | Housebound services


Drury

Slippery Creek Kayak Hire Limited

Phone: +64 09 2947567

Waiuku

Heritage Trail

Contact: Waiuku Visitor Centre, King Street, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 8924

Today visitors can follow a Heritage trail through the town and relive the past at the pioneer museum open weekends and public holidays. Nearby the Glenbrook Vintage Railway delights children of all ages on a 12km journey through the countryside.


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Pukekohe

Mocca Cafe

 
Mocca Cafe - Breakfasts    Lunches    Catering.  More about the taste sensation rather than just the fuel fix. <br />Delicious food made fresh on the premises. Table and chairs are placed in the large open space by the foyer entrance.  Perfect for wheelchair access and prams.

Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 1645

Breakfasts Lunches Catering. More about the taste sensation rather than just the fuel fix.
Delicious food made fresh on the premises. Table and chairs are placed in the large open space by the foyer entrance. Perfect for wheelchair access and prams.


Waiuku

Castaways Restaurant & Function Centre

 
Castaways Restaurant & Function Centre - 1st Class Venue & Catering for any gathering that requires atomsphere and awesome ocean view - 45 minutes from Downtown Auckland.  Relax and wait for the Sunset.

685 Karioitahi Rd, Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 2274 ext3

1st Class Venue & Catering for any gathering that requires atomsphere and awesome ocean view - 45 minutes from Downtown Auckland.  Relax and wait for the Sunset.


Karaka

St. Margarets Cafe

 
St. Margarets Cafe - A beautiful country garden setting for weddings and private functions by arrangement.  Garden lunches from Labour weekend until Easter. Open daily. Seating under canvas for 50-60 people. Quant country church directly next door.

6 Dyke Road, Karaka
Phone: 09 2927536

A beautiful country garden setting for weddings and private functions by arrangement.  Garden lunches from Labour weekend until Easter. Open daily. Seating under canvas for 50-60 people. Quant country church directly next door.


Ramarama

The Country Inn

 
The Country Inn - Our Restaurant has hearty meals and you can dine in the restaurant or outside in the garden area. Our swimming pool is available for diners and there is lots of room for children to run around. We also cater for functions and events – small and large, just call us to find out more.

1474 Great South Road, Ramarama, R D 3 Drury
Phone: 09 294 8320

Our Restaurant has hearty meals and you can dine in the restaurant or outside in the garden area. Our swimming pool is available for diners and there is lots of room for children to run around. We also cater for functions and events – small and large, just call us to find out more.


Bombay

Autobahn Cafe' Bombay

Phone: 09 236 0060

Papakura

Autobahn Cafe Papakura

Phone: 09 296 2299