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Welcome to Franklin Country

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.

 Visit the Pukekohe Business Association Website  

  www.pukekohe.org.nz  Listed under useful information as above, 1st link.

Now in Pukekohe, after many years without, our own cinema.  Cinema3 is open!  Ph 09 237 0216
Currently screening:  Hugo 2D; Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows; Happy Feet; War Horse, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Slone's 2 : Unfinished business; Alvin & The Chipmunks ; Chipwrecked; The Girl with the dragon Tattoo; The Descendants.

  
Upcoming Events
Pukekohe 12th Annual Antique & Collectables Fair
Start Date/Time: Saturday, 15 May 2010 9:00 a.m.
End Date/Time: Sunday, 16 May 2010 4:30 p.m.
Recurring Event: One time event
Importance: Normal Priority
Category:
Festivals and Culture
Location: Pukekohe
Description:

The Pukekohe 12th Annual Antique & Collectables 2 day Fair

Antiques and Collectables Dealers from around NZ offer you a stunning array of antiques and collectables for purchase.

Refreshments available in the hall foyer.  The recipient this year from the proceeds of the door raffle will go to the Pukekohe Fire Service.

Date: Saturday 15 - 16 May 2010

Time:  9:00am - 4:30pm Saturday     10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday

Location:  The Indian Community Centre, Ward Street Pukekohe

Cost:  $5:00 per adult   children to 12 years free but must accompany an adult
Plenty of free parking next to the hall on the grounds

Contact:  Nita Knight 03 5479833     roadshow.antiques@xtra.co.nz

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Where will you go today?

Miranda Hot Springs

595 Front Miranda Road, Waitakaruru
Phone: 07 8673055

1 hr South East of Auckland. Unwind in the Southern Hemisphere's largest outdoor thermal mineral pool. Sit in the Sauna / Spa pool and feel the stress melt away.
Private thermal mineral spa pools.


Hampton Downs Motor Lodge

 
Hampton Downs Motor Lodge - 80 NEW luxury self contained apartments, each with 2 king double bedrooms (each with split options), spacious living area and balcony overlooking the Motorsport Park.  Fully equiped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.

Hampton Downs Road, Hampton Downs, Te Kauwhata
Phone: 09 280 6590

80 NEW luxury self contained apartments, each with 2 king double bedrooms (each with split options), spacious living area and balcony overlooking the Motorsport Park. Fully equiped kitchen, laundry, high-speed data connection, Sky Digital TV, and ample parking.


Danny's Kiwi Bakery

Patumahoe Road
Phone: 09 236 3290

Cafe, Hot Bread, Pies, Lunches


Ciao Bella

439 Papakura-Clevedon Road Clevedon Village
Contact: Ivana Boyd
Phone: 09 292 9229

Kitchen and Store. Clevedon's Speciality Food, Wine and Produce Store.
Enjoy a coffee and home made food in the peace and tranquility just 2 kms from the Clevedon Village.


Simunovich Olive Estate

49 Main Road Bombay Hill
Phone: 09 236 1020

Simunovich 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.


  
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ARC Tapapakanga Regional Park

 
ARC Tapapakanga Regional Park - A coastal farm park located on the Firth of Thames, south of Orere Point. Sandy accessible pohutakawa-edged beach, rich in Maori and European history, camping available. A coastal walkway to hilltop affords spectacular views over the Firth of Thames

Orere Matingarahi Road, Tapapakanga

A coastal farm park located on the Firth of Thames, south of Orere Point. Sandy accessible pohutakawa-edged beach, rich in Maori and European history, camping available. A coastal walkway to hilltop affords spectacular views over the Firth of Thames


Artefact Gallery Shop

 
Artefact Gallery Shop - Artefact Gallery Shop is Franklin's primary source for work by local artists, craftsmen, and producers of fine tourist products. We also stock exciting work by New Zealand artists including the Bone Art Collective.

Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
Contact: FACT
Phone: 09 238 8899

Artefact Gallery Shop is Franklin's primary source for work by local artists, craftsmen, and producers of fine tourist products. We also stock exciting work by New Zealand artists including the Bone Art Collective.


Warped Art & Design Weaving Workshp & Gallery

356 Otaua-Waiuku Road
Contact: Stephanie Collin

Hand-woven portraits and design.


Miranda Shorebird Centre

 
Miranda Shorebird Centre - Renowned migratory wading birds from home and abroad.  Unique Wrybill all year round.  Visitor & Natural History Information Centre.  Bunkroom and motel unit accommodation.

East Coast Road, Miranda
Phone: 09 232 2781

Renowned migratory wading birds from home and abroad.  Unique Wrybill all year round.  Visitor & Natural History Information Centre.  Bunkroom and motel unit accommodation.


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.


Waiuku Museum

 
Waiuku Museum - 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.

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.


  
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