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
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.
This website is in production and will be effective January 2010. Listed will show 1/2 day to 2 day fabulous Franklin kayaking adventures. Accommodation places for the adventures / contact details will be posted when details become available.
23 Bowen Street Waiuku Phone: 09 2358432
Gluten free products available, Kids menu. Proudly serving Atomic Coffee.
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.
78 Clevedon-Papakura Road Phone: 09 292 8897
Takeaway espresso with hot and cold takeaway food. Put together a picnic with antipasto, salamis, cheeses etc from our delicatessen, on your way to the beach.
Contact: David Brundell Phone: 09 2353834
Welcome to Gardenza Gardens and Nursery.A tranquil subtropical garden with 3 lakes. Transformed from bare cattle land over 25 years, the nursery specialises in exotic flowering bulbous plants. Stroll around the garden and purchase exotic delights from the nursery.
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
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.
Matakawau Hall, Awhitu Road Phone: 09 235 1691
Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preservesand much much more...
13 King St, Waiuku Phone: 09 235 8698
A pioneer museum providing permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. Contact the museum on 09 235 8698. Hartmann House situated next to the museum has an excellent range of handicrafts for sale.
Matakawau Rd (opposite Catholic Church)
The Matakawau Scenic Reserve is now complete with a footbridge over Opoia Creek and a boardwalk across the church land to link up with Hatton Road Reserve.