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Bombay / Pokeno / Mercer

A Taste of Rural New Zealand
Bombay, Pokeno and Mercer - click to expandAs you travel south from Auckland, friendly country villages along State Highway One welcome travellers with tempting food options, local produce and craft stores.

Bombay is home to New Zealand's largest olive estate, producing award-winning olive oil and skin care products and features an excellent restaurant.

Pokeno is a favourite stop known for its generous servings of icecream, its locally produced bacon and sausages and friendly country village atmosphere.

Mercer, beside the Waikato with its Dutch cheese shop is a 'must do' in any itinerary. 

One of New Zealand's best golf courses offering outstanding views of the Franklin country-side is located in Bombay along with great accommodation providing a superb introduction to the Franklin Country experience.
  
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Dining

Autobahn Cafe' Bombay

Mill Road Bombay
Phone: 09 236 0060

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

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.

Canvas Cafe'

143 Bombay Road Bombay
Contact: Donna McKelvey
Phone: 09 2360168

A Cafe' with a difference. Cafe', gifts, beautifully made local scenery cards, photography.

  
Experience

Mercer Cheese

Roose Road, Mercer
Contact: Albert Alferink
Phone: 09 232 6778 

Bouquet cheese makers. Taste delicious Dutch cheeses. Well stocked specialist Dutch Deli.
Winner 2009 New Zealand Champion of Champions Award.

Simunovich Olive Estate

 
Simunovich Olive Estate - The Simunovich Olive Estate is the biggest olive grove in New Zealand, located on the northern slopes of the Bombay Hill, 50 km from Auckland City centre. Our business is growing Olives and includes production of Simu Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olive B

9 Main Road, Bombay Hills
Phone: 09 236 6881

The Simunovich Olive Estate is the biggest olive grove in New Zealand, located on the northern slopes of the Bombay Hill, 50 km from Auckland City centre. Our business is growing Olives and includes production of Simu Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olive B

Maxwell's Golf Retreat

 
Maxwell's Golf Retreat - Weddings at Maxwell's Golf Retreat<br />A beautiful informal setting in the countryside. Suitable for boutique weddings served buffet style. A one stop venue for ceremony, photos and reception. The homestead is available for accommodation and we advise to book early for this. Sleeps 10. Maxwell's is affordable with a venue hire of $1500 incl.gst plus food and drinks. Buffet meals available from $39-$89pp. Full bar available.<br />

205B Ingram Road, Ramarama
Contact: Kaye Maxwell                                      
Phone: 09 236 0911

Weddings at Maxwell's Golf Retreat
A beautiful informal setting in the countryside. Suitable for boutique weddings served buffet style. A one stop venue for ceremony, photos and reception. The homestead is available for accommodation and we advise to book early for this. Sleeps 10. Maxwell's is affordable with a venue hire of $1500 incl.gst plus food and drinks. Buffet meals available from $39-$89pp. Full bar available.

Franklin Limousines & Shuttles

 
Franklin Limousines & Shuttles - Franklin Limousines is the fastest growing limousine service in New Zealand setting new standards in super and ultra stretch excellence.

7 Taihiki Road, Clarks Beach
Contact: AnneMarie
Phone: 09 232 1506
Freephone: 0800 LENGTH (0800 536 484)

Franklin Limousines is the fastest growing limousine service in New Zealand setting new standards in super and ultra stretch excellence.

Franklin Zoo

 
Franklin Zoo - We have hundreds of animals and birds to feed, picnic and party spots, wild encounters, guided tours, and special school holiday programmes for budding zoo keepers. And we're open 9am to 5pm every day.

83 Ridge Road, Whangarata
Phone: 09 236 8686

We have hundreds of animals and birds to feed, picnic and party spots, wild encounters, guided tours, and special school holiday programmes for budding zoo keepers. And we're open 9am to 5pm every day.

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.

Canvas Cafe'

143 Bombay Road Bombay
Contact: Donna McKelvey
Phone: 09 2360168

A Cafe' with a difference. Cafe', gifts, beautifully made local scenery cards, photography.

Alpaca Box

354 Paparata Road, Bombay
Contact: Jenny & Martyn

For all things alpaca - yarns and fibre, socks, gloves, hats, scarves, wraps, clothes, throws, cushions, blankets, baby. Shop open on Sundays - 354 Paparata Road, Bombay. Weaving Studio open whenever we are in - 306 Jones Road, Hunua. Alpaca Farms Hunua and Bombay, Photo opportunities, sales and support.

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 i-SITE

 
Franklin 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. So please visit us.<br />We'll help you get there ...

State Highway 1/Mill Road, Bombay
Phone: 09 236 0670

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. So please visit us.
We'll help you get there ...
  
Accommodation

Valley View Ostriches and B & B

233 Pukekohe East Road, Pukekohe
Contact: Tom and Heather
Phone: 09 238 1421

A Bed & Breakfast with rural valley views.  Unit - 1 Queen & Twin with ensuite and TV, Continental breakfast included.  Secure parking, restaurants close by.  Feed the animals.  3kms from Motorway Bombay Interchange, 35 minutes from Auckland city, 25

Maxwell's Golf Retreat

 
Maxwell's Golf Retreat - Weddings at Maxwell's Golf Retreat<br />A beautiful informal setting in the countryside. Suitable for boutique weddings served buffet style. A one stop venue for ceremony, photos and reception. The homestead is available for accommodation and we advise to book early for this. Sleeps 10. Maxwell's is affordable with a venue hire of $1500 incl.gst plus food and drinks. Buffet meals available from $39-$89pp. Full bar available.<br />

205B Ingram Road, Ramarama
Contact: Kaye Maxwell                                      
Phone: 09 236 0911

Weddings at Maxwell's Golf Retreat
A beautiful informal setting in the countryside. Suitable for boutique weddings served buffet style. A one stop venue for ceremony, photos and reception. The homestead is available for accommodation and we advise to book early for this. Sleeps 10. Maxwell's is affordable with a venue hire of $1500 incl.gst plus food and drinks. Buffet meals available from $39-$89pp. Full bar available.

El Campo

 
El Campo - El Campo is set in a beautiful rural location in Franklin's Drury Hills. A 30 min drive to either Auckland City or International Airport. This strategic spot is also just minutes off the Southern Motorway for those heading South.<br /><br /> <br />

30A Davies Road, Ramarama
Contact: Sharlene Camp

El Campo is set in a beautiful rural location in Franklin's Drury Hills. A 30 min drive to either Auckland City or International Airport. This strategic spot is also just minutes off the Southern Motorway for those heading South.

Springcurl Lodge, luxury Bed & Breakfast, and deer park

480 Creightons Road, Clevedon
Contact: John & Christine
Phone: +64 9 299 6491

Springcurl Lodge is a small working deer farm, 5 minutes from the heart of Clevedon Village, 25 minutes from Auckland airport. You can make your weekend as restful or adventurous as you wish. Ask your hosts about the many local attractions or just sleep in and enjoy the peaceful rural setting.
  
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