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
147 Martyn Wright Road, Pukekohe Contact: Arran and Lorraine Byrne Phone: 09 236 4546
Relax - Unwind - EnjoyBridles 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.
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.
Sate Highway 1 Papakura Phone: 09 296 2299
A relaxing spacious restaurant to enjoy Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Light Meals - CoffeeThe entire menu is also available to takeaway
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.
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.
356 Otaua-Waiuku Road Contact: Stephanie Collin
Hand-woven portraits and design.
Matakawau Hall, Awhitu Road Phone: 09 235 1691
Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preservesand much much more...
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 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.
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.