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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

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.


Footbridge Lodge
59 Chamberlain Road, Bombay
Phone: 09 236 0510

Ramarama Country Inn
1474 Great South Road, Ramarama
Phone: 09 294 8320

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.


  
Experience

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


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.


Mercer Cheese
Roose Road, Mercer
Phone: 09 232 6778 

Maxwell's Golf Retreat

 
Maxwell's Golf Retreat

205B Ingram Road, Ramarama
Phone: 09 236 0911

Kaye has developed a 16 acre property at Bombay which has become the base for Maxwell's Golf Retreat.  This is an attractively set-out facility which Kaye uses for three main target areas: beginners, the corporate market and tourism.


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.


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 ...


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.


Hitchen Road Vineyard
201 Hitchen Road, Pokeno
Phone: 09 233 6722

  
Accommodation

Green Hill Farm Stay

 
Green Hill Farm Stay - Nestled on the side of the Bombay Hills we tempt you for a romantic night away; our one night special includes a bottle of wine for you to enjoy. We suggest to dine at Bracu, (www.bracu.co.nz), and stay the night at Green Hill Farm Stay.

128 Bombay Road, Bombay
Phone: 09 236 0945

Nestled on the side of the Bombay Hills we tempt you for a romantic night away; our one night special includes a bottle of wine for you to enjoy. We suggest to dine at Bracu, (www.bracu.co.nz), and stay the night at Green Hill Farm Stay.


Pokeno Motel
Great South Road, Pokeno Village
Phone: 09 236 2003

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.



Thistledown Lodge

42 Coulston Rd, Ramarama
Phone: 09 238 1912

Sue and Archie offer you warm hospitality in a peaceful country setting - the perfect start or end to your New Zealand holiday. Find out why guests remember Archie's special breakfasts and keep returning for more!


Thistledown Lodge is lo


Valley View Ostriches and B & B

233 Pukekohe East Road, Pukekohe
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


Petshari Lodge Bed and Breakfast

41 Jimeda Road, Bombay
Phone: 09 233 6331

A purpose built bed and breakfast. Overnight garaging for all vehicles. ideally located just 10 minutes from Hampton Downs Raceway, 35 minutes from Auckland International Airport.


Flinders Landing Home Stay's

1963 Great South Road, Bombay
Contact: Carol and Ian Hobbs
Phone: 09 236 0550

Enjoy the relaxed rural surroundings and heated swimming pool. Large architecturally designed award winning modern home. 10mins to Pukekohe, approximately 40 mins from Auckland and an easy drive from Auckland airport.


Ramarama Country Inn
1474 Great South Road, Ramarama
Phone: 09 294 8320

  
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