Franklin is easy to access from State Highway 1.
Discover this renowned scenic area, flanked in the west by the Tasman Sea and rugged coast to the east by the calmer Pacific Ocean with its picturesque bays.
In between are rural communities with artist studios, farmers markets, cosy cafe’s, historic and character towns, Glenbrook steam railway, the scenic Awhitu Peninsula, stunning Manukau Harbour beaches and much more.
You may wish to stay a little longer in Franklin and explore more of the trail the next day.