VISIT FRANKLIN, your local fresh food destination. Right on Auckland’s doorstep is Pukekohe, the fresh produce capital of New Zealand. The perfect weekend getaway for food lovers.

Discover Franklin, it’s right on your back doorstep.

For a truly spectacular weekend, come discover Franklin,

Visit Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach for wild, rugged surf and black sand and the most incredible sunset views. If you’re wanting a group tour contact JR Coachlines.

Stay at Port Waikato Holiday Park and in the morning enjoy fishing or strolling along the Maretai beach sand dunes. 

Travel through Tuakau and Pukekawa to Mercer Airfield to if you have ever wanted to learn to fly, take a trial flight with Auckland Recreational Flying Club from Coast to Coast and enjoy our fabulous area from 2,000 feet.

Travel out to Kaiaua and Miranda to enjoy the calm crystal waters and serenity of tens of thousands of migratory birds on the Shorebird Coast. Stay at the Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre, the Miranda Holiday Park or Homestead B&B, park your motorhome at Ray’s Rest or travel a little further north to the Taapapakanga reserve where you can camp and enjoy a historical homestead and stunning coastal walkway.  Savour the freshest fish and chips at Kaiaua and fabulous kiwi hospitality at the Kaiaua pub.

POSSIBLE ITINERARY 

Day 1: Pukekohe F&B, Port Waikato Sunset Beach, Port Waikato Holiday Park, Port Waikato Surf Club.

Day 2: Auckland Recreational Flying Club, Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre, Miranda Holiday Park, Miranda Homestead B&B, Ray’s Rest, Kaiaua Fish & Chips, Kaiaua Pub.

Day 3: Hauraki Rail Trail, Taapapakanga Reserve.