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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
Auckland Showjumping Show at Pukekohe
Start Date/Time: Sunday, 28 March 2010 9:00 a.m.
End Date/Time: Sunday, 28 March 2010 4:00 p.m.
Recurring Event: One time event
Importance: Normal Priority
Location: Pukekohe
Description:

Auckland Showjumping Show in Pukekohe

A day of showjumping for both horses and ponies.  This is a day of family entertainment where entry is free and a full programme of events will be held over the day.

Date:  Sunday 28 March

Time:  From 9:00am

Cost:  Free of charge

Location:  Pukekohe Showgrounds, Station Road, Pukekohe

Contact:  Catherine Fawlett 027 6836106     Gael Schultz 09 2363014
Created by Pam Rose On Thursday, 4 February 2010 12:00 a.m.

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New Zealand Steel

 
New Zealand Steel - Experience Industry. Public tours of the New Zealand steelmaking facility at Glenbrook are available by arrangement.

Mission Bush Road, Glenbrook
Phone: 09 375 8111 or 09 235 3535 ext 5169

Experience Industry. Public tours of the New Zealand steelmaking facility at Glenbrook are available by arrangement.

Nikau Cave

 
Nikau Cave - Nikau Cave is less than 90 minutes drive southwest of Auckland, New Zealand, and has thousands of glowworms and amazing formations, but no crowds.

Waikaretu
Contact: Phillip and Anne Woodward
Phone: 09 233 3199

Nikau Cave is less than 90 minutes drive southwest of Auckland, New Zealand, and has thousands of glowworms and amazing formations, but no crowds.

Autobahn Cafe Papakura

Sate Highway 1 Papakura
Phone: 09 296 2299

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

Awhitu Golf Club

Brook Road, Awhitu Peninsula
Phone: 09 2351031

Situated on the Manukau Peninsula, the Awhitu Golf course is 25 minutes north of Waiuku. Ours is a well kept 9 hole course with outstanding views of the Manukau Harbour. Green fees are $20 for 18 holes and $10 for 9 holes.

Kidd Cottage - Boutique Luxury Accommodation

 
Kidd Cottage - Boutique Luxury Accommodation - A delightful early 1900's fully restored luxury 2 bedroom (2 x king) cottage nestled amongst Karaka's horse studs, located just 10 minutes from the southern motorway and only 40 km's from the Auckland Domestic / International Airports. <br />Whatever the occasion - a wedding, romantic weekend away, Karaka horse sales visit, business stay, short stop over, move in between houses, or just a well deserved break away - Kidd Cottage welcomes you to this tranquil rural retreat.

102 Kidd Road, Karaka, Auckland
Contact: Joanna Welsby
Phone: 0275 466456

A delightful early 1900's fully restored luxury 2 bedroom (2 x king) cottage nestled amongst Karaka's horse studs, located just 10 minutes from the southern motorway and only 40 km's from the Auckland Domestic / International Airports.
Whatever the occasion - a wedding, romantic weekend away, Karaka horse sales visit, business stay, short stop over, move in between houses, or just a well deserved break away - Kidd Cottage welcomes you to this tranquil rural retreat.

  
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Franklin Country Market @ Pokeno

 
Franklin Country Market @ Pokeno - Held every Sunday in Pokeno village from 9am - 4pm. This market is a truly country experience in the Franklin area. Set in the paddock in the main street in Pokeno.<br />New stallholders welcome. Site fees from $15/site. Gazebos available for hire.

Pokeno village
Contact: Roger Vincent
Phone: 09 238 8831

Held every Sunday in Pokeno village from 9am - 4pm. This market is a truly country experience in the Franklin area. Set in the paddock in the main street in Pokeno.
New stallholders welcome. Site fees from $15/site. Gazebos available for hire.

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.

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.

Gardenza

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.

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.

Pukekohe i-SITE

 
Pukekohe i-SITE - Where will you go today?<br />Our friendly staff will help you with bookings and offer advice on all the great things to see and do in Franklin.<br />We'll help you get there ...

Franklin: The Centre, Pukekohe
Phone: 09 238 4081

Where will you go today?
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