Apr 16, 2026 | hunua, Recreation
Tucked into central Franklin, Hūnua Regional Park offers space for a range of activities, including fishing, horse riding, mountain biking and tramping. But, if you’re interested in a quick visit that won’t leave you as puffed, consider the Hūnua Falls...
Apr 16, 2026 | beachlands, maraetai, Recreation
Along the northeast coast of Franklin lies the Pohutukawa Coast – a series of bays, cliffs, and rolling hills sprawling from Beachlands to Maraetai, which are covered in – as you could have guessed – monstrous pohutukawa trees. The Beachlands and Maraetai townships...
Apr 16, 2026 | clarks beach, Recreation
Situated along the southern shore of the Manukau Harbour, Clarks Beach offers a different pace of life – whether for just a few days or for years. Complete with a beautiful coastline, boat club, campground and 18-hole golf course, the little town offers its residents...
Nov 5, 2025 | clevedon, maraetai, Recreation
On Franklin’s eastern edge, Duder Regional Park stretches out into the Hauraki Gulf, a peninsula surrounded by sea and sky. It’s the first part of the region to greet each sunrise, as the day breaks across the water and the land glows gold. For early walkers, it feels...
Sep 8, 2025 | hunua, Recreation
The Wairoa River snakes its way across the wild, volcanic landscape of the Hunua Ranges.
Nov 12, 2024 | franklin, Recreation
The Franklin region is well-endowed with tracks and trails for walkers and bikers and there are options for people of all fitness levels, abilities and interests. Andrew Sinclair of Franklin Active Trails shares some of his tips. While our National Parks draw the...
