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.
Garden Ramble - Waiuku District Combined Churches
A fundraiser for Toolbox Parenting Course for Waiuku families. Visit 10 unique gardens around the Waiuku District.
Date: Saturday 13 February
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: Programmes $15 each or family $25 for a programme (Includes light refreshments and musical entertainment at Leafy Hollow)
Location: 10 unique gardens around the Waiuku District
Contact: Tickets from Waiuku Post, Bowen Street Smithies, The Plant Smith of Waiuku, Collingwood Road OR Contact Pauline on 09 2352990
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.
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.
458 Karaka Road, Karaka Contact: Rachael Buxton Phone: 09 294 6311
Rachael is an Interior Designer with 14 years professional experience. The front of the premise has retailing - gifts, Homeware, Costume Jewellery, Accessories, Children's toys, NZ Art, Women's fashion.
49 Main Road Bombay Hill Phone: 09 236 1020
The Bracu Olive Estate, more than just an olive grove. Hearty country food as well as Italian / French mixture. Local, fresh and seasonal. Come for food, skin care available for purchase in the shop, and olive oil refinery.
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.
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.
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