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.
Valentines Day - Agave @ Castaways
Valentines Day falls on a Sunday this year - that means there are many ways you can treat your Valentine! Bring your special someone to Agave @ Castaways, on the cliff tops of the Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku and enjoy a Champagne Breakfast or Brunch, Long Leisurely Lunch, or Indulgent Dinner. Make it an extra special treat - book in to one of the villas, and watch the sun set overlooking the ocean. All rooms have ocean views.
Breakfast from 9:00am, dinner till late.
Castaways - an award winning venue for events/ dining/ accommodation
Date: Sunday 14 February
Time: Breakfast from 9:00am, dinner till late
Location: Agave Restaurant @ Castaways, Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku
Contact: For bookings: 09 2365041 www.castaways.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.
23 Bowen Street Waiuku Phone: 09 2358432
Gluten free products available, Kids menu. Proudly serving Atomic Coffee.
Main Street, Te Kauwhata Phone: 07 826 4134
Fully licensed Outdoor areaDeli & Menu CuisineEvent CateringCooked Breakfasts Friday night eat in or takeaway gourmet pizzas
96 Nolan Road Wairamarama Contact: Mike & Lloyd Phone: 09 232 8079
Experience rural New Zealand on Auckland's door step with this 2,200 acre sheep and beef farm. Experience mustering animals and feeding the calves or simply relax by the pool with one of your favourite cocktails. All bookings include farm tour, three course meal and a cooked breakfast. Transfers by arrangement.
Elizabeth Street Phone: 09 2368521
PAI RAWA ATU I NGA MEA KATOA - The Very Best In All ThingsTuakau College is a year 7-13 school, with a current roll of 730 students, situated in a semi-rural location, 40 minutes from Auckland.To supplement it's academic focus, Tuakau College provides co-curricular programmes, including cultural, sporting and outdoor education experiences, along with leadership opportunities, to provide an all-round education. Our aim is to give our students a quality education and the opportunity to achieve at the highest level possible. Tuakau College welcomes international students.l
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...
Franklin: The Centre, Pukekohe Phone: 09 238 4081
Where will you go today?Our friendly staff will help you with bookings and offer advice on all the great things to see and do in Franklin.We'll help you get there ...
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.
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.
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.