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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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Spookers Haunted Attractions

 
Spookers Haunted Attractions - New Zealand's all year round Haunted Attractions including a Haunted House, Freaky Forest, 3D Vortex Maze, and CornEvil on Friday and Saturday nights.  <br />CornEvill 2010 now open - new entrance, new props, new acts, and new scares!

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 Vintage Railway

 
Glenbrook Vintage Railway

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.


Nikau Cave

 
Nikau Cave - Nikau Cave is less than 90 minutes drive southwest of Auckland, New Zealand, and has thousands of glowworms and amazing formations, but no crowds.

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.


Maxwell's Golf Retreat

 
Maxwell's Golf Retreat

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.


Riverland Adventures

 
Riverland Adventures - 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.

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.


  
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Lighthouse at Manukau Heads

 
Lighthouse at Manukau Heads - 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.

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.


Quality Caterers Ltd

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 Arts & Cultural Centre

 
Franklin Arts & Cultural Centre - 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.

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.


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.


Post & Office

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 Cards
All 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

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


  
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