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
833 Kingseat Road, Karaka Phone: 09 291 9002
New Zealand's all year round Haunted Attractions including a Haunted House, Freaky Forest, 3D Vortex Maze, and CornEvil on Friday and Saturday nights. CornEvill 2010 now open - new entrance, new props, new acts, and new scares!
Glenbrook Station Road, Glenbrook Phone: 09 236 3546
A rail enthusiasts' heaven! Hop aboard lovingly restored and maintained steam engines for a journey into yesteryear. Situated in the picturesque Franklin countryside on Glenbrook Station Road, (about 9km from Waiuku), the railway operates from Labour Weekend through to Queen's Birthday on Sundays and most public holidays.
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.
205B Ingram Road, Ramarama Phone: 09 236 0911
Kaye has developed a 16 acre property at Bombay which has become the base for Maxwell's Golf Retreat. This is an attractively set-out facility which Kaye uses for three main target areas: beginners, the corporate market and tourism.
108 Kohanga Road, Te Kohanga Contact: Percy & Nancy Phone: 09 232 8798 Freephone: 0800 474 8375
Whether you're looking for a fun family day out, a corporate team building exercise or simply a unique way to enjoy New Zealand's diverse countryside, Riverland Adventures offers a fun, safe and exciting selection of quad bike safaris.
Manukau Heads Rd
The Lighthouse was first built in 1874 and has been meticulously refurbished and rebuilt using pieces from the original building. It has been relocated to a new site beside the Manukau Heads Signal Station platform which has been on this site since 1865. Amazing views of the Manukau Heads and Bar can be seen from this view point.
Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club 78 Nelson Street Pukekohe Contact: Caterer - Gerald Phone: 09 238 8404
With 21 years of catering experience let us help make your function a success. Group lunches and dinners, weddings, birthdays etc.Restaurant open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday. Buffet style available Thurs, Sat & Sun. For members, guests and affiliated members
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.
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.
13 Main Street Te Kauwhata Phone: 07 826 3649
Stockists of: toys Books Magazines Gifts Stationery Art Supplies Photocopying Laminating NZ Post Bill Payments Drycleaning Key Cutting Jewellery CardsAll services with friendly and helpful assistance. Talk to us - if we have not got it in stock we may be able to get if for you.
Franklin A&P Showgrounds, Station Rd, Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 8773
The showgrounds comprise 50 acres close to the town centre. A two day Garden & Craft Show is held on the weekend prior to Labour weekend, and the annual A&P Show takes place on the third Saturday of February and the preceding Friday, with horse, beef