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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 living with savvy city style, all just a short drive, south of Auckland.

 Visit the Pukekohe Business Association Website  

  www.pukekohe.org.nz  Listed under useful information as above, 1st link.

Now in Pukekohe, after many years without, our own cinema.  Cinema3 is open!  Ph 09 237 0216
Currently screening:  Hugo 2D; Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows; Happy Feet; War Horse, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Slone's 2 : Unfinished business; Alvin & The Chipmunks ; Chipwrecked; The Girl with the dragon Tattoo; The Descendants.
  
Upcoming Events
     
Event StartTitle
11/02/2012 5:00 p.m. Waiuku, Park entertainment
18/02/2012 9:00 a.m. Franklin A&P Show
25/02/2012 10:00 a.m. Waiuku Plunket Baby Fair
26/02/2012 1:00 p.m. ELVIS in the gardens
3/03/2012 Pukekohe Swap Meet
18/03/2012 10:00 a.m. Farm Day - Discover the Country
1/04/2012 9:00 a.m. Karaka Vintage Day
13/04/2012 8:00 p.m. The C C Real NZ Comedy Tour
15/04/2012 9:00 a.m. 'Wheels of Fortune' -it's back!

  
Where will you go today?

Awhitu Golf Club

Brook Road, Awhitu Peninsula
Phone: 09 2351031

Situated on the Manukau Peninsula, the Awhitu Golf course is 25 minutes north of Waiuku. Ours is a well kept 9 hole course with outstanding views of the Manukau Harbour. Green fees are $20 for 18 holes and $10 for 9 holes.

Close Encounters Farm Experience

874 Port Waikato Road, Te Kohanga
Contact: Rita & David

Emus, Alpacas, Peacocks, Birds, Parrots, Donkeys plus other exotic farm animals. Tickle a pig, stroke an emu, feed an alpaca, pat a pony, ride a donkey. Working Dairy farm. Trailer rides through cows. Traditional milking shed. Working Dairy farm. Go on a trailer ride through a herd of cows and visit a traditional milking shed. Gumboots and wet weather gear available. Bookings essential. Food available for feeding the animals (included in entry price).

Danny's Kiwi Bakery

Patumahoe Road
Phone: 09 236 3290

Cafe, Hot Bread, Pies, Lunches

Warped Art & Design Weaving Workshp & Gallery

356 Otaua-Waiuku Road
Contact: Stephanie Collin

Hand-woven portraits and design.

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
Contact: Malcom Church
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.
  
Have you been here yet?

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.

Pokeno Primary School

54 Pokeno Road, Pokeno
Phone: 09 2336108

Pokeno School still maintains the country ambience and is reflected in those who attend and support the school, the warmth, the attitude and acceptance of who we are.

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.

Hunua Parkland Information

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. 

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...

Franklin Arts & Cultural Centre

 
Franklin Arts & Cultural Centre - Caters to art, craft, photographic, Hobby and cultural groups. Regular exhibitions, classes and workshops are held at the centre. Gallery and shop open 9am - 4pm weekdays.

Franklin: The Centre, Massey Ave, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 8899

Caters to art, craft, photographic, Hobby and cultural groups. Regular exhibitions, classes and workshops are held at the centre. Gallery and shop open 9am - 4pm weekdays.
  
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