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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.

 

 

  
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Wrights Watergardens Lotus Festival
Start Date/Time: Saturday, 30 January 2010 10:00 a.m.
End Date/Time: Sunday, 14 February 2010 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 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

 

 

 

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Pokeno Primary School

54 Pokeno Road, Pokeno
Phone: 09 2336108

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Phone: 09 2358432

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Phone: 09 2328862 ext 702

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Contact: David Brundell
Phone: 09 2353834

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Quality Caterers Ltd

Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club 78 Nelson Street Pukekohe
Contact: Caterer - Gerald
Phone: 09 238 8404

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Restaurant open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday. Buffet style available Thurs, Sat & Sun. For members, guests and affiliated members


Post & Office

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Phone: 07 826 3649

Stockists of: toys Books Magazines Gifts Stationery Art Supplies Photocopying Laminating NZ Post Bill Payments Drycleaning Key Cutting Jewellery Cards
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Matakawau Hall, Awhitu Road
Phone: 09 235 1691

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13 King St, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 8698

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