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.
Wrights Watergardens Lotus Festival
Come and visit these picturesque sacred Lotus Flowers when they are at their best. Visit the Cafe, Aquatic nursery and Gift Shop that is set in six acres of stunning watergardens where natural waterfalls have transformed an abandaned quarry into a relaxing oasis.
The gardens are a great place for a family day out. Kids especially love the turtle colony and the eel pond. Dogs are welcome in our garden, we do ask that you keep them on a leash and clean up any mess the dog may make.
Date: Lotus Festival beginning Saturday 30 January - Sunday 14 February
Location: Wrights Watergardens, 128 Mauku Road, Patumahoe
Time: Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10:00am - 4:30pm CLOSED Monday and Tuesday
Cost: To view watergardens - $8:00 adult, Seniors $7:00, Child $4:00, Family $20:00
Contact: For cafe, nursery, gift shop, wedding options, special events 09 236 3211 wriwatgdn@xtra.co.nz www.wrightswatergardens.co.nz
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.
43 Black Road, RD2 Te Kauwhata Contact: Suzie Leenstra Phone: 07 8263069
439 Papakura-Clevedon Road Clevedon Village Contact: Ivana Boyd Phone: 09 292 9229
Kitchen and Store. Clevedon's Speciality Food, Wine and Produce Store.Enjoy a coffee and home made food in the peace and tranquility just 2 kms from the Clevedon Village.
581 Waiau Pa Road, Waiau Pa Village Phone: 09 232 1729
Groceries, Fuel, Garden and Gift Shop, Hardware, Lotto and more ......
Hall Road Onewhero Phone: 09 2328862 ext 702
Area schools provide seamless education in a family atmosphere that produces well-rounded young people ready to take their place in the world. The school setting is idyllic and the education specifically aimed at the individual student. The school's mission statement - To Provide a caring learning disciplined environment in which all students may develop their abilities to their fullest potential.
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 Ave, Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 8831
Your fresh produce market is here every Saturday 8am - 12noon.Come and experience the Franklin Market @ Pukekohe - your community meeting place !
Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe Contact: FACT Phone: 09 238 8899
Artefact Gallery Shop is Franklin's primary source for work by local artists, craftsmen, and producers of fine tourist products. We also stock exciting work by New Zealand artists including the Bone Art Collective.
Brook Road, Kauritutahi Phone: 09 303 1530
20 minute to 3 hour beach/farm walks. Historic Brook Homestead. Campsites available.
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.