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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
The Gypsy Travellers Fair
Start Date/Time: Saturday, 13 March 2010 9:00 a.m.
End Date/Time: Sunday, 14 March 2010 5:00 p.m.
Recurring Event: One time event
Importance: Normal Priority
Location: Pukekohe
Description:

The Gypsy Travellers Fair

A fun family day out at the A+P Showgrounds in Pukekohe. 

Date:  Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 March

Location:  Pukekohe A&P Showgrounds, Station Road, Pukekohe

Cost:  Free entry

 
Created by Pam Rose On Tuesday, 9 March 2010 12:00 a.m.

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O'Meara Mobile Chiller Units

 
O'Meara Mobile Chiller Units - A choice of 6 mobile chiller units. Simply plug in to your power socket and it reaches freezer temperatures in 10 minutes.<br />Perfect for any occasion. Hire for weddings, 21st, concerts, rugby venues, large functions where food or alcohol need to be stored. All mobile chiller units have shelving and are lockable.<br /><br />When your fridge is simply not enough, you need to hire one of these units. <br /><br />Phone me on my mobile for a quote. Delivery or pick up options available. Long term / repeat business rates apply.

511 Waiau Pa Road, Waiau Pa
Contact: Peter O'Meara
Phone: 027 4961602

A choice of 6 mobile chiller units. Simply plug in to your power socket and it reaches freezer temperatures in 10 minutes.
Perfect for any occasion. Hire for weddings, 21st, concerts, rugby venues, large functions where food or alcohol need to be stored. All mobile chiller units have shelving and are lockable.

When your fridge is simply not enough, you need to hire one of these units.

Phone me on my mobile for a quote. Delivery or pick up options available. Long term / repeat business rates apply.

Clarks Beach Golf Club

100 Stevenson Road, Clarks Beach
Phone: 09 232 1788

Situated on the shores of the expansive Manukau Harbour, the 18 hole Golf Course offers players magnificent water views from every hole. Easy walking and challenging for all golfers.

AA Caravans

 
AA Caravans - Situated just five minutes out of Pukekohe, we have caravans to suit your needs, from a double bed only to caravans with double and single beds, fridge, cookers, and showers. Whether it be long term extra bedroom or a weekend party, or a two week holiday, we have a caravan for you. We can deliver to any caravan park, race track, or private property. (delivery fee may apply). Alternatively you can tow it yourself.

79 Russell Road, Pukekohe
Contact: Wendy & Bill Clow
Phone: 09 238 3456

Situated just five minutes out of Pukekohe, we have caravans to suit your needs, from a double bed only to caravans with double and single beds, fridge, cookers, and showers. Whether it be long term extra bedroom or a weekend party, or a two week holiday, we have a caravan for you. We can deliver to any caravan park, race track, or private property. (delivery fee may apply). Alternatively you can tow it yourself.

Crystals 'Forever & Always'

18A King Street, Pukekohe
Phone: +64 092385973

Crystals of all types, himalayan salt products, incense, scarves, amber teething necklaces, books and oracle cards, crystal bibles, cd's, range of buddhas, also available, by appointment Reiki and crystal healing, angel readings, motivational artwork, chakra signs, AND MORE!

Franklin Tours - Welcome to Franklin Country

 
Franklin Tours - Welcome to Franklin Country - Franklin Tours will introduce you to a range of experiences within the Franklin area. <br />Owner / Operator Karen Dobson is passionate about Franklin and specialises in tours in and around the Franklin area including the Awhitu Peninsula, the historic settlement of Waiuku, Port Waikato <br />and surrounding areas.<br /><br />

Contact: Karen Dobson
Phone: 021 649810

Franklin Tours will introduce you to a range of experiences within the Franklin area.
Owner / Operator Karen Dobson is passionate about Franklin and specialises in tours in and around the Franklin area including the Awhitu Peninsula, the historic settlement of Waiuku, Port Waikato
and surrounding areas.
  
Have you been here yet?

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.

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.

Heritage Trail

Contact: Waiuku Visitor Centre, King Street, Waiuku
Phone: 09 235 8924

Today visitors can follow a Heritage trail through the town and relive the past at the pioneer museum open weekends and public holidays. Nearby the Glenbrook Vintage Railway delights children of all ages on a 12km journey through the countryside.

Waiuku Forest

 
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.<br /><br />Also at the forest is the New Zealand Steel

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 Steel

Matakawau Scenic Reserve

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.

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

  
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