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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
Wrights Watergardens Lotus Festival
Start Date/Time: Saturday, 22 January 2011 10:00 a.m.
End Date/Time: Sunday, 6 February 2011 4:30 p.m.
Recurring Event: One time event
Importance: Normal Priority
Category:
Festivals and Culture
Location: Patumahoe
Description:

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 abandoned 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 22 January - Sunday 6 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

 

 

 
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Pukeko's Nest Cafe

1/4 Manukau Road, Pukekohe
Contact: Jennifer
Phone: 09 2388263

Come and visit us at Pukeohe's new "block of shops" at No4 Manukau Road, just by round-a-bout. Fresh food made on premises - to go, or sit and enjoy with a freshly made coffee. Parking is provided at the end of the block of shops, and credit cards are welcome.

Sun Yum Thai Takeaway & Cafe

255 King Street, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 239 0001

All food sourced locally, Personalised Allergen Free Meals, NO MSG or NO additives, 100% Fresh.

Springcurl Lodge, luxury Bed & Breakfast, and deer park

480 Creightons Road, Clevedon
Contact: John & Christine
Phone: +64 9 299 6491

Springcurl Lodge is a small working deer farm, 5 minutes from the heart of Clevedon Village, 25 minutes from Auckland airport. You can make your weekend as restful or adventurous as you wish. Ask your hosts about the many local attractions or just sleep in and enjoy the peaceful rural setting.

The Village Bar & Kitchen

 
The Village Bar & Kitchen - Come and experience the vibe, variety & vibrancy at our stunning new bar & casual dining lounge in scenic Franklin's Patumahoe. The Village offers you a great vibe and delicious food. Come along soak up the atmosphere in the bar or all-weather garden bar and enjoy casual dining prepared by our experienced kitchen staff. Our authentic Italian home baked breads and sourdough pizza bases make our pizzas a very popular choice!

1 Patumahoe Road, Patumahoe
Phone: 09 236 3571
Freephone: Courtesy shuttle 027 759 5765

Come and experience the vibe, variety & vibrancy at our stunning new bar & casual dining lounge in scenic Franklin's Patumahoe. The Village offers you a great vibe and delicious food. Come along soak up the atmosphere in the bar or all-weather garden bar and enjoy casual dining prepared by our experienced kitchen staff. Our authentic Italian home baked breads and sourdough pizza bases make our pizzas a very popular choice!

Autobahn Cafe' Dairy Flat

State Highway 1 Dairy Flat
Phone: 09 448 5456

A relaxing spacious restaurant to enjoy Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Light Meals - Coffee
The whole menu is also available to takeaway
  
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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.

Franklin Country Market @ Pokeno

 
Franklin Country Market @ Pokeno - 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.<br />New stallholders welcome. Site fees from $15/site. Gazebos available for hire.

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.

Pukekohe High School

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.

New Zealand Steel Gallery

Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Contact: FACT
Phone: 09 238 8899

Thanks to the generous support of New Zealand Steel, the Gallery in Franklin: The Centre provides a flexible exhibition space with international-standard facilities. FACT hires the Gallery, in portions or as a whole, to artists, clubs, non-profit organisations.

Awhitu Regional Park (ARC)

 
Awhitu Regional Park (ARC) - 20 minute to 3 hour beach/farm walks.  Historic Brook Homestead.  Campsites available. 

Brook Road, Kauritutahi
Phone: 09 303 1530

20 minute to 3 hour beach/farm walks.  Historic Brook Homestead.  Campsites available. 

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...
  
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