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
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.
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 & homewareAvailable for private functions and catering Opening February 2010
State Highway 1 Dairy Flat Phone: 09 448 5456
A relaxing spacious restaurant to enjoy Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Light Meals - CoffeeThe whole menu is also available to takeaway
23 Bowen Street Waiuku Phone: 09 2358432
Gluten free products available, Kids menu. Proudly serving Atomic Coffee.
Papakura-Clevedon Road Clevedon Village Clevedon Phone: 09 2929540
For all your flower requirements, and a range of gift ideas also.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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...