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.
Main Street, Te Kauwhata Phone: 07 826 4134
Fully licensed Outdoor areaDeli & Menu CuisineEvent CateringCooked Breakfasts Friday night eat in or takeaway gourmet pizzas
Contact: David Brundell Phone: 09 2353834
Welcome to Gardenza Gardens and Nursery.A tranquil subtropical garden with 3 lakes. Transformed from bare cattle land over 25 years, the nursery specialises in exotic flowering bulbous plants. Stroll around the garden and purchase exotic delights from the nursery.
102 Kidd Road, Karaka, Auckland Contact: Joanna Welsby Phone: 0275 466456
A delightful early 1900's fully restored luxury 2 bedroom (2 x king) cottage nestled amongst Karaka's horse studs, located just 10 minutes from the southern motorway and only 40 km's from the Auckland Domestic / International Airports. Whatever the occasion - a wedding, romantic weekend away, Karaka horse sales visit, business stay, short stop over, move in between houses, or just a well deserved break away - Kidd Cottage welcomes you to this tranquil rural retreat.
45 Twomey Drive Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 1132
Newly established, OD on Hair has become a salon known for quality work within a relaxing atmosphere. Every client is valued from cut to special occasion. Catering for young and old, available for evenings and weddings. We also help mum out by providing a children's room with tv/dvd player.
65 Edinburgh Street Pukekohe Phone: 09 2381941
Brasserie & Boutique Store with all day dining menu: High tea: Deli delights: Vintage & contemporty furniture: Jewellery: Gift ideas & homewareAvailable for private functions and catering Opening February 2010
Contact: Hunua Ranges Phone: 09 303 1530
Displays explaining the physical features of Franklin District.Hunua Ranges (17,462 hectares) and Waharau (238 hectares)Walking, camping and picnicing opportunities, beautiful Hunua Falls. Mountain bike tracks, walking tracks.
Franklin A&P Showgrounds, Station Rd, Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 8773
The showgrounds comprise 50 acres close to the town centre. A two day Garden & Craft Show is held on the weekend prior to Labour weekend, and the annual A&P Show takes place on the third Saturday of February and the preceding Friday, with horse, beef
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.
Brook Road, Kauritutahi Phone: 09 303 1530
20 minute to 3 hour beach/farm walks. Historic Brook Homestead. Campsites available.
Ghezzie Rd, Waiuku Forest
13km south of Waiuku, at the mouth of the Waikato River is the Waiuku Forest. Owned by Crown Forestry and managed by New Zealand Forest Managers, the forest covers 1508 ha and is planted in Pinus Radiata.Also at the forest is the New Zealand Stee
Massey Avenue Pukekohe Contact: Roger or Vyvyan Vincent Phone: 09 2388831 0274 480842 021 2303172
Held every Saturday from 8am - 12noon at Massey Avenue Carpark. Fresh fruit, veges & fish, clothing & jewellery, books & toys, tools, cheeses, meats, jams & pickles, cakes, flowers & plants, NZ souvenirs & much more.