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.
Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Society Show
A weekend packed full of animals and entertainment. Agricultural show featuring cattle, sheep, horses, alpacas, sheep dogs trials, shearing and goats. Entertainment includes Counties Strongest Man event, Kiwi loggersports, sheep racing - "Sheeplechase" and fairground rides.
Friday 19th Primary Schools "Top Team" competition and horse events ONLY. Indoor section hall open from 11:00am. No trade open on Friday. Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 all aspects of the show open.
Date: 20 & 21 February 2010
Location: Pukekohe Showgrounds, 58 Station Road, Pukekohe. Free parking off Birch road.
Time: Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 9:00 - 4:30pm
Cost: $10:00 p/adult Children under 12 & accompanied by an adult - free
Parking: Free
Contact: Franklin A&P Society 09 238 8773 Jacqui Wadham john@pukekoheshowgrounds.co.nz
2141 Awhitu Road, Pollok Contact: Phil Jordan 09 2351699 Deborah Illingworth 09 2352052 Phone: 09 2352225
The Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-op presents arts and crafts mainly from the Awhitu Peninsula. These range from fine art, glassware, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, right through to cards and organic foodstuffs.
Village corner, Patumahoe Road Phone: 09 236 3735
Precision cutting, and Ammonia Free colours.See us, you deserve to be pampered, call now.
458 Karaka Road, Karaka Contact: Rachael Buxton Phone: 09 294 6311
Rachael is an Interior Designer with 14 years professional experience. The front of the premise has retailing - gifts, Homeware, Costume Jewellery, Accessories, Children's toys, NZ Art, Women's fashion.
8-12 River Lane, Waiuku Contact: Colin Harrington Phone: 0800 Go By Kayak Freephone: 0800 Go By Kayak
We specialise in outdoor eco adventure activites for all ages. From canoeing, kayaking, caving and abseiling to mountain biking and bushcraft / navigation. Whatever your age and stage you can get involved and have fun doing all the things you thought you could only read about.
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.
Pokeno village Contact: Roger Vincent Phone: 09 238 8831
Held every Sunday in Pokeno village from 9am - 4pm. This market is a truly country experience in the Franklin area. Set in the paddock in the main street in Pokeno.New stallholders welcome. Site fees from $15/site. Gazebos available for hire.
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...
Tamakae Reserve Contact: Anita Phone: 09 235 8201
September to March, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, try the delicious array of foods and have a wine on the wharf as you listen to great live music.Relax into every weekend at the WAIUKU TWILIGHT MARKET!
Alexandra Redoubt Road, Tuakau
The Alexandra Redoubt was built in July 1863 by a detachment of the 65th Regiment. It is the best preserved of all the military posts and was built in 1863 - 64. Further information about this historic site is available at Franklin i-SITE Visitor Centres.
13 King St, Waiuku Phone: 09 235 8698
A pioneer museum providing permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. Contact the museum on 09 235 8698. Hartmann House situated next to the museum has an excellent range of handicrafts for sale.
Grahams Beach to Wattle Bay
3 hour walk from Grahams Beach to Wattle Bay with the choice of stopping at Big Bay or Orua Bay en-route. Check tides.