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Location Description

Settled in the 1860's after the land wars, Pukekohe has a colourful history. Pukekohe soon developed to be one of the largest areas of market gardening in New Zealand, producing one-third of the nations vegetables. With the temperate climate and rich soils, Pukekohe is famous for export of onions and potatoes world-wide.

Pukekohe means 'Hill of the Kohekohe', New Zealand's native mahogany tree. Today, Pukekohe has become the regional centre for the Franklin District, with it's busy shopping centre, beautiful gardens and a wide variety of recreational facilities, the town has plenty to offer.

When visiting Pukekohe take a drive to the summit of Pukekohe Hill where a panoramic view of Franklin District can be seen. From this vantage point vistas north to Manukau Harbour and Auckland abound, while to the south Tuakau, and the mighty Waikato River winds its way to the Tasman sea.

As Franklin's largest town we can offer accommodation, restaurants and shopping within a five minute drive to the motorway, thirty minutes to Auckland International Airport and forty-five minutes to the centre of Auckland City.

Visitors Centre

Pukekohe Information Centre
4c Roulston Street
PO Box 54
Pukekohe
Phone: (09) 238 4081
Fax: (09) 238 4081
E-mail: pba@ps.gen.nz

Attractions

• Pukekohe Park Raceway is a world class motor sport facility that hosts races such as the New Zealand International Grand Prix and the Australian V8 Supercars. It is also the site of truck racing and many other motor sport activities. Concerts, equestrian events and so forth are also held there.

• Pukekohe and its district have excellent areas for car rallying. Particularly ideal are the roads in southern Franklin and those close to the Maramarua Forest.

• The excellent Meremere Champion Dragway is located on State Highway 1, about 15 minutes' drive south from Pukekohe.

• The A and P Showgrounds are a 50-acre area located near the town's centre. In addition to many other activities throughout the year, it hosts the annual A and P Show on the third Friday and Saturday of February.

• Pioneer Memorial Cottage was built in 1859 by John Martyn. It is furnished with items from the period.

• Pukekohe Hill, located a short drive from Pukekohe township, has panoramic views of the district.

Facilities

• Pukekohe Park Raceway
  (09) 238 0553

• Rack 'n' Roll 8 Ball Lounge
  (09) 238 0747

Entertainment:

• Bazza's Steak Out
  (09) 238 3931

• Bernados Restaurant & Brasserie
  (09) 238 2323

• Cuffy Leaf Indian Restaurant
  (09) 238 4753 or (09) 238 6753

• Dells Restaurant & Courtyard
  (09) 238 3351

• Firemans Arms
  (09) 238 1139

• Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill
  (09) 238 3232

• Royal Horse Restaurant & Takeaways
  (09) 238 9571

Transport

Commuter trains run between Pukekohe and Auckland and Hamilton. Details of these services can be found at http://www.tranzrailtravel.co.nz.

There are also train services to Wellington, Rotorua and Tauranga. Details can be found at http://www.franklindistrict.co.nz/tourism

There is a daily bus service between Auckland and Pukekohe:

• Stagecoach Buses
  (09) 630 4660
  Timetable enquiries, Rideline: (09) 366 6400

Taxi services include:

• Kwik Cabs Ltd
  (09) 238 6259

• Taxis United Ltd
  (09) 298 1000

Community

• Franklin District Libraries
  (09) 237 1333

• Pukekohe Hospital
  (09) 238 8072

• Pukekohe Family Health Care
  (09) 238 6849

• Franklin Arts and Cultural Centre
  (09) 238 8899

• Pukekohe and Districts RSA Pipe Band
  (09) 238 8607

• Pukekohe Light Opera Club
  (09) 238 5642

• Pukekohe Community Choir
  (09) 238 7957

• Franklin Women's Club
  (09) 238 7105

• Pukekohe Car Club
  (09) 238 8877

Pre-Schools

The early childhood facilities in Pukekohe include:

• Te Akonga Early Learning Centre
  (09) 238 8366

• Smallworld Childcare Centre
  (09) 238 3561

• Pukekohe Central Kindergarten
  (09) 238 8047

• Excel Learning Centre
  (09) 238 1633

• Magic Places Early Childhood Learning Centre
  (09) 238 4401

• Edu-Care Childcare Centre
  (09) 238 7388

• Mason Avenue Kindergarten
  (09) 238 7856

• Nga Hau E Wha Te Kohanga Reo
  (09) 238 7215

Primary Schools

The primary schools in Pukekohe are:

• Pokeno School
  (09) 233 6108

• St Joseph's School
  (09) 238 7745

• Valley Primary School
  (09) 238 8774

• Pukekohe Hill School
  (09) 238 6374

• Pukekohe North Primary School
  (09) 238 8552

• Bombay Primary
  Paparata Road
  (09) 236 0850

• Buckland Primary School
  72 George Cres, RD 2, Pukekohe
  (09) 238 9419

• Harrisville Primary School
  Harriville Road
  (09) 236 8795

• Paerata Primary School
  Tuhimata Road, Paerata
  (09) 238 7050

• Puni Primary School
  RD 3, Pukekohe
  (09) 238 7403

Secondary Schools

The secondary school in Pukekohe is:

• Pukekohe High School
  (09) 238 6089

Sport

Pukekohe has a stadium, tennis and squash courts, gymnasiums, an all-weather hockey ground, and many sports grounds. The Recreation Centre has swimming pools, and facilities for basketball, badminton, martial arts and aerobics.

• Counties Power Recreation and Aquatic Centre
  (09) 238 5240

• Counties Fitness 2000 Ltd
  (09) 238 1888

• Franklin Fitness Centre
  (09) 238 0098

• Pukekohe Rugby Football Club Inc
  (09) 238 7770

• Franklin District Pony Club
  (09) 232 1075

• Pukekohe Netball Assoc Inc
  (09) 238 9057

• Draper Academy of Dance
  (09) 238 7462

• Nickys School Of Dance
  (09) 238 8276

• Counties Shotokan Karate
  (09) 239 0272