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If a district is measured by its range of experiences, then Franklin is the ultimate  lifestyle destination combining relaxed country living with savvy city style, all just a short drive, south of Auckland.

 

 

  
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The City Cafe & Bar

Main Street, Te Kauwhata
Phone: 07 826 4134

Fully licensed Outdoor area
Deli & Menu Cuisine
Event Catering
Cooked Breakfasts
Friday night eat in or takeaway gourmet pizzas


Bridles Bed & Breakfast

147 Martyn Wright Road, Pukekohe
Contact: Arran and Lorraine Byrne
Phone: 09 236 4546

Relax - Unwind - Enjoy

Bridles B&B is on a 25 acre lifestyle property between Pukekohe and Waiuku and offers a unique country experience. Separate guest accommodation with ensuite, complimentary drink and nibbles on arrival. Dinner and lunch on request.


Nikau Cave

 
Nikau Cave - Nikau Cave is less than 90 minutes drive southwest of Auckland, New Zealand, and has thousands of glowworms and amazing formations, but no crowds.

Waikaretu
Contact: Phillip and Anne Woodward
Phone: 09 233 3199

Nikau Cave is less than 90 minutes drive southwest of Auckland, New Zealand, and has thousands of glowworms and amazing formations, but no crowds.


Autobahn Cafe Papakura

Sate Highway 1 Papakura
Phone: 09 296 2299

A relaxing spacious restaurant to enjoy Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Light Meals - Coffee
The entire menu is also available to takeaway


Canvas Cafe'

143 Bombay Road Bombay
Contact: Donna McKelvey
Phone: 09 2360168

A Cafe' with a difference. Cafe', gifts, beautifully made local scenery cards, photography. Photo studio next to cafe' area.


  
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Pukekohe High School

14 Harris Street Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 6089

Our aim to to ensure that each student is treated as an individual and is catered for in an interesting and supportive learning environment. Throughout our website is detailed information relating to the many educational, social, sporting and cultural opportunities that are available.


Warped Art & Design Weaving Workshp & Gallery

356 Otaua-Waiuku Road
Contact: Stephanie Collin

Hand-woven portraits and design.


Awhitu Country Markets

 
Awhitu Country Markets - Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preserves<br />and much much more...

Matakawau Hall, Awhitu Road
Phone: 09 235 1691

Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preserves
and much much more...


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


Hampton Downs Motor Lodge

 
Hampton Downs Motor Lodge - 80 NEW luxury self contained apartments, each with 2 king double bedrooms (each with split options), spacious living area and balcony overlooking the Motorsport Park.  Fully equipped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.

Hampton Downs Road, Hampton Downs, Te Kauwhata
Phone: 09 280 6590

80 NEW luxury self contained apartments, each with 2 king double bedrooms (each with split options), spacious living area and balcony overlooking the Motorsport Park. Fully equipped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.


Coast Walk

Lighthouse Road, Awhitu

240m steep descent from the Signal Station, then along the coast to Hamiltons Gap (end of West Coast Road) takes 4 to 5 hours.  Check tides.


  
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