When you have seen and experienced all that Franklin Country has to offer, here are some other suggestions to tempt you...
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.
Te Aroha, Waikato Phone: 07 884 4498
Visit Te Aroha to experience our naturally hot soda spas and warm leisure pools set among the green tree ferns of Mt Te Aroha. Our magnificent mountain is an ever changing backdrop to an historic and vibrant Spa town through which the Waihou River winds its way out to the Firth of Thames.
Jack Lachlan Drive, Pine Harbour, Auckland Phone: 09 536 4720 for ferry timetable or diections
Discover the charm of Pine Harbour, before everyone else does. It's only a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland, or a scenic drive through the countryside. Stroll along the marina, enjoy lunch at a cafe', sip on a pint, or visit the weekend farmer's market. Explore the nearby beaches, or visit the world-class Formosa golf course.
Cnr Great South Road & Wiri Station Road, Manukau, Auckland Phone: 09 262 2030 Freephone: Info line 0800 438 672
NZ's Premier Theme Park. World class rides and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Thrill rides, adventure rides, entertainment and fun for the entire family.Our price for unlimited rides all day, free parking, 15 minutes from Auckland central and close to Auckland International Airport.
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.
60 Kauri Road Contact: Tanya and Charmaine Phone: 09 235 1375
Earthtalk is a 11.4ha property, grazing dry stock and since 1992 being transformed into a diverse, organic, sustainable lifestyle block, which includes organic vegetation, herb and flower gardens; deciduous and sub-tropical fruit orchards; a banana plantation ... nut trees ... timber trees, a heritge harakeke (flax) collection, native bush revegetation and wetlands.We offer, by arrangement, -self-guided walks on our land, -guided tours, with refreshments, for groups (also visits to local gallery, vineyard if desired)- organic fresh produce and preserves- placements for students of organic growing and WWOOFers- Other land and learning activities on request.