Your Host
Ian Franklyn
and his late wife Judie made a wise decision in 2004 to abandon the Auckland City rat race, business stress and grid locked traffic, and purchase this category 2 Historic Place, Karamana (1872) Homestead.
It was hoped that this move to Coromandel would provide a less busy life style. Not a chance! Ian now runs Karamana single-handedly and is actively involved in the local community where he is President of the Coromandel RSA and member of the Coromandel Historic Committee. He has served in the Royal New Zealand Navy, retail management, New Zealand Police (23 years), has built and renovated several houses, owned a licenced restaurant and before moving to Coromandel, was an Environmental Enforcement Officer with Auckland City Council.
Judie and Ian travelled extensively and thoroughly enjoyed meeting and hosting a wide range of international and kiwi guests. Ian will continue the pride they both felt in "going the extra mile" to ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Karamana.
It was hoped that this move to Coromandel would provide a less busy life style. Not a chance! Ian now runs Karamana single-handedly and is actively involved in the local community where he is President of the Coromandel RSA and member of the Coromandel Historic Committee. He has served in the Royal New Zealand Navy, retail management, New Zealand Police (23 years), has built and renovated several houses, owned a licenced restaurant and before moving to Coromandel, was an Environmental Enforcement Officer with Auckland City Council.
Judie and Ian travelled extensively and thoroughly enjoyed meeting and hosting a wide range of international and kiwi guests. Ian will continue the pride they both felt in "going the extra mile" to ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Karamana.
Contact Information
Home Phone/Fax Number 64 (0)7 866 7138
Street and Mailing Address
84 Whangapoua Road
Coromandel 3506
New Zealand
Email Address
reservations@karamanahomestead.com
