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.
CEVA Pallecon Valentines Day at the Races
Enjoy a valentines day with a difference. Champagne Lawn Singles Mingle/ Sponsors Lounge Dining/ Outside BBQ and Public Bar/ Children's Entertainment
For all bookings and enquiries contact the Counties Racing Club
Date: Sunday 14 February
Location: Counties Racing Club, Manukau Road, Pukekohe
Contact: Counties Racing Club 09 2388049 crcms@ihug.co.nz www.countiesracing.co.nz
833 Kingseat Road, Karaka Phone: 09 291 9002
New Zealand's all year round Haunted Attractions including a Haunted House, Freaky Forest, 3D Vortex Maze, and CornEvil on Friday and Saturday nights. CornEvill 2010 now open - new entrance, new props, new acts, and new scares!
150b Hamilton Road, Awhitu Contact: Julia & Alistair Phone: 09 235 1186
Situated on the picturesque Awhitu Peninsula with dramatic breathtaking views, we are only 70 minutes from AucklandPulse Ranger & Horse Trekkin' - come and discover why so many have returned to enjoy the hospitality and personal service provided by Wild West Trekkin.
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.
Mill Road Bombay Phone: 09 236 0060
A relaxing spacious restaurant to enjoy Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Light Meals - CoffeeThe entire menu is also available to takeaway.
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
Massey Avenue Pukekohe Contact: Roger or Vyvyan Vincent Phone: 09 2388831 0274 480842 021 2303172
Held every Saturday from 8am - 12noon at Massey Avenue Carpark. Fresh fruit, veges & fish, clothing & jewellery, books & toys, tools, cheeses, meats, jams & pickles, cakes, flowers & plants, NZ souvenirs & much more.
Ghezzie Rd, Waiuku Forest
13km south of Waiuku, at the mouth of the Waikato River is the Waiuku Forest. Owned by Crown Forestry and managed by New Zealand Forest Managers, the forest covers 1508 ha and is planted in Pinus Radiata.Also at the forest is the New Zealand Stee
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: 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.
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.
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 ...