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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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Garden Ramble - Waiuku District Combined Churches
Start Date/Time: Saturday, 13 February 2010 10:00 a.m.
End Date/Time: Saturday, 13 February 2010 5:00 p.m.
Recurring Event: One time event
Importance: Normal Priority
Description:

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

 

Created by Julia Clauson On 21/01/2010

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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.


Henri & Co.

65 Edinburgh Street Pukekohe
Phone: 09 2381941

Brasserie & Boutique Store with all day dining menu: High tea: Deli delights: Vintage & contemporty furniture: Jewellery: Gift ideas & homeware
Available for private functions and catering
Opening February 2010


Autobahn Cafe' Dairy Flat

State Highway 1 Dairy Flat
Phone: 09 448 5456

A relaxing spacious restaurant to enjoy Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Light Meals - Coffee
The whole menu is also available to takeaway


Cafe Karma

23 Bowen Street Waiuku
Phone: 09 2358432

Gluten free products available, Kids menu. Proudly serving Atomic Coffee.


Clevedon Flowers

Papakura-Clevedon Road Clevedon Village Clevedon
Phone: 09 2929540

For all your flower requirements, and a range of gift ideas also.


  
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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.


Matakawau Scenic Reserve

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.


Harbour Walks

Grahams Beach to Wattle Bay

3 hour walk from Grahams Beach to Wattle Bay with the choice of stopping at Big Bay or Orua Bay en-route.  Check tides.


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.


Hunua Parkland Information

Contact: Hunua Ranges  
Phone: 09 303 1530

Displays explaining the physical features of Franklin District.
Hunua Ranges (17,462 hectares) and Waharau (238 hectares)
Walking, camping and picnicing opportunities, beautiful Hunua Falls. Mountain bike tracks, walking tracks. 


Awhitu Country Markets

 
Awhitu Country Markets - Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preserves<br />and much much more...

Matakawau Hall, Awhitu Road
Phone: 09 235 1691

Organic Produce , Plants n Pots , Cappuccino, Gourmet Mussels, Arts/Crafts, Health n Beauty, Oils, Kauri Platters , Preserves
and much much more...


  
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