Gallery

Layers of land and sea, looking from Manukau Heads to the southern shore of the Waitākere Ranges across the inlet.

It's not always sunshine and roses – sometimes its spring showers and rows of crops.

Duder Regional Park features a lush colour palette everywhere you look.

A horse and rider get an early start at Pukekohe Park.

Fun fact: Āwhitu Peninsula is, geologically speaking, a massive sand dune – hence its dramatic valleys and proclivity for erosion.

Rugged up in their winter blankets, two horses trot the paddock on a crispy winter morning.

A perfectly pleasant winter day in Clevedon valley.

Hallertau’s vibrant garden bar, a stunning transformation from the old Clevedon pub. Photography credit: Nathan Clark

Looking south along the vast black sand of Karioitahi Beach, at the westernmost edge of Franklin.

Morning sun casting long shadows onto the wharf near Maraetai. Photography credit: Dom Thomas

Making their way home from school with endless possibilities for the afternoon stretching ahead.

Enjoying a cuppa at Umupuia Beach, looking out towards Waiheke Island in the east. Photography credit: Dom Thomas

Sunrise over Wairoa Valley in Clevedon. Photography Credit: Dom Thomas

Clarks Beach is a beachside paradise in the heart of franklin

The first ferry of the day launches from Beachlands to Auckland CBD

Broccolini from above. Broccolini grows in franklin all year round thanks to our unique microclimate and rich soil.

Early morning mist gently rising off the water near Maraetai Beach

Hunua Falls The Wairoa River snakes its way across the wild, volcanic landscape of the Hunua Ranges.