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GREYMOUTH

F o ER w o R o

Few words of m ine are necessary to serve by way of introduction to th is book. It is designed to tell, in pictorial form, something of the City of , , as well as to give glimpses of beauty spots in other parts of the , all within easy access of Christchurch.

We in Christchurch are proud of our City-" The Garden City of th e Plains "- an d are pleased to issue an invitation to overseas tourists and people resident in other parts of the Dominion to make Christchurch a centre for touring the South

Island.

It is because the South Island, and Christchurch in particular, offers much of interest to the tourist and prospective resident, and outstanding advantages to manufacturers, that I feel this book will prove of interest.

On behalf of the Councillors and the Citizens of Christchurch, I extend to

you a cordial welcome.

MAYOR OF CHRISTCHURC H

Pag e 3 HOW THIS BR0 CHURE CAME ABO UT

The publication of this book had its origin in a suggestion made by the Development and Expansion Committee of the Christchurch City Council. The Canterbury Junior Chamber of Commerce was approached to undertake the task of producing the book as part of their Civic activities. Members of this organisation willingly accepted the responsibility, and with their characteristic energy and efficiency set to work to raise the money, collect the photographs and finally produce the book. That they have succeeded in their task is clearly evident in the high standard of the publica­ tion. Their reward will be in the interest they hope the book will arouse in directing attention to Christchurch and the South Island of New Zealand.

Those people (intending visitors, Industrialists and others)

requiring more detailed information than that contained in this brochure, C olour photograph by E. E. W iltshire Autumnal beauty in the Botanical Gardens are invited to write to the Canterbury Junior Chamber of Commerce, Christ­ church, New Zealand, who have formed a special committee to handle such enquiries. CITY OF BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND PARKS CHRISTCHURCH TOURIST CENTRE FOR SOUTH ISLAND

Pag e ~ Page 4 CHRISTCHURCH IN THE SPRING 1ACRE IN EVERY 8 IN CHRISTCHURCH IS PUBLIC PARKS, RESERVES AND RECREATION GROUNDS

Beauty by the river's banks

Few cities in New Zealand, and even in the world, are so richly endowed w ith beautiful gardens and parks within easy reach of the centre of

the city as 1S Christchurch. Here, only a quarter of a mile from the heart of the business area, are truly magnificently laid out and maintained gardens, a joy to the eye all the year round. Their restful walks and green, close-cut lawns make it a haven for those who are weary or have time to spend in peaceful surroundings. In spring, the Botanical Gardens are a riot of blossom and flowers. Cherry trees flaunt their pastel-coloured blossoms while nodding daffodils carpet the woodlands among the The Nurses' Home, Christchurch Public Hospital stately English trees. While in the autumn, leaves of all colours flame against the green of the turf.

Blossom time in the Botanical Gardens­ a few minutes' walk from the Cathedral Page 6 A morning canter in the Park

Apart from the formal Botanical Gardens, Christchurch offers the striking contrast of hundreds of acres of

Part of th b ~. tree-lined parklands within the city boundaries, In e eautiful Ro G se ardens Hagley Park.

Memorial Statue to Captain Seott, explorer

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In the Botanical Gardens a profusion of gorgeous flower­ ing shrubs enchant the eye.

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l~ PUBLIC GARDENS GAY WITH COLOUR CHRISTCHURCH CITY OF LEARNING The record, both schola st ically and other­ w ise, of the schools and colleges in Christ­ church is one to be envied. In this city there are a large number of public and private schools, catering for all classes.

The C loist ers, Canterb ury Co llege

T!Je schools and colleges, in Christ­ church, are founded on the lines of the English Public Schools and uphold the highest ideals of these schools. An agricultural college at Lincoln provides theoretical and practical training in primary pro­ duction. Entrance to the University and colleges is open to everyone.

C hrist' s Co lleg e:-th e qua d. C hristchurch Boys' High School

Colour photogra ph by E. E. W iltshire

Azaleas blaze with colour in the Gardens

Pag e 10 POPULATION & EXPANSION ENTERTAINMENT Christchurch is favoured with a remarkably Christchurch is not lacking in cultural even climate, making it an ideal residential entertainments. An active Repertory Society as well as industrial area. Well up in the has for a number of years been producing Dominion averages for sunshine with plays of a high standard, while musical approximately 2000 hours of sunshine, the tastes are catered for by the Liedertafel, the Royal Musical Society and other city enjoys a temperate climate with a low similar organisations. A Civic Theatre and average rainfall. The city has grown from fourteen Cinemas cater for the public's 87,400 residents to 140,000, in the last thirty­ amusement, and the city has three broadcast­ THE five years. ing stations. McDOUGALL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES TOURIST CENTRE Homes by the river, on the beach or the Situated as it is almost in the centre of the ART GALLERY hills, all within easy reach 'of the city area, South Island, Christchurch is an ideal base are a feature of Christchurch. The magnifi­ for anyone wishing to tour the island by cent , the northern slopes of road, rail, or air. , Nelson, Arthur's !!hI which get all the sun from early morning Pass, the West , Mount Cook and to late in the afternoon, are among the other regions are all within easy reach of Christchurch is proud of its most favoured while there are many beautiful the city. Deerstalking and game shooting, homes along the river and in the Fendalton, cultural aspects, apart from its schools and colleges, I trout and salmon fishing, winter sports, etc., !. the Robert McDougall Art Gallery in the Botanic Merivale, St Albans and Papanui districts. may all be enjoyed using Christchurch as New Brighton, Sumner and North Beach­ Gardens houses an outstanding collection of paintings, a touring centre. The Government Tourist etchings and statuary. It contains works by the all connected by fast tram or bus services Bureau will plan in detail, and provide -cater for those who desire seaside Canterbury Society of Arts and others presented to, accommodation, for any trip tourists may or purchased by, the city. dwellings. wish to make.

MANUFACTURING, MARKETING THE FUTURE Maori Canoe Sternpost-an excellent example of carving AND DISTRIBUTION In Christchurch, the administrative authori­ ties, such as the City Council, are very much THE Christchurch can be described as the cross­ alive to the future and the city will go on roads of the island, its magnificent port of developing-as it has done over the past Lyttelton being capable of handling the decade-as a manufacturing and tourist largest of ships with despatch. Through the centre. New industries and factories, all CANTERBURY city's extensive railway yards pass a large controlled by a broad-visioned town planning proportion of the imports and exports of scheme, are now springing up and in post­ the South Island. In the city itself, clothing, war years great expansion is expected. The MUSEUM footwear, machinery, electrical goods, rubber municipally-owned airport at Harewood, one products and dairy produce, to mention but of the stopping terminals on the inter-island Exhibits of historical, a few, are made. These industries are air route, has been constructed with facilities geographical and ethno­ steadily growing, aided by the abundance of for the largest post-war airliners. A modern logical interest are cheap electric power and unlimited supplies railway station is being planned and new housed in the Canterbury of pure water. Coal is mined, in quantity, and spacious goods sheds, the biggest in the Museum, a centre of in the South Island and all building timbers Dominion, have been built to facilitate the interest for young and are available. handling of rail traffic. old. Here the treasures .. of past and present eras are attractively pre­ sented. The entrance is a fine example of stone­ '. ! work, embellished with carvings of great beauty.

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;.. Cl TY OF CONTRASTS

A stor e in the City. One of the best examp les of modern architecture in th e Dominion.

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Christchurch, the City of the Plains, may well be described also as a city of contrasts. Here, cheek by jowl, stand modern business buildings and those, erected in a perhaps less hurried era, of stone and wood. Modern departmental stores and public buildings make up a large part of the business area, while the matured stonework of such buildings as the ~I Provincial Council Chambers,

office the Chiet post ot the in the Cit't on the Summit Road, and Christ's College, make a pleasing contrast. Headquarters of the Municipal Electricity Department - "- - ' . - Page 14 .. .. Page 15 .. ,...... l The interior of the Provincial Chambers

Beauty· S In tone_the s. DESIGNS WHICH ENCHANT THE EYE . : gn of the Takahe Although modern buildings predominate, the architects of Christchurch have not neglected the beauty of the past era. The city has many mag­ nificent and stately buildings such as the Old Provincial Council Chambers, a poem in stone, the Canterbury University, the Museum buildings and the Cathedral. to mention but a few.

A glimpse of Christ's College The heart of a beautiful City - THE CATHEDRAL

CHRISTCHUR N TOURIST CENTRE FOR SOUTH

Pag e 17 A FEW OFTHE VARIOUS LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST AND BEAUTY

Within a few miles of Christchurch there are many glorious picnic spots and scenes of out­ standing beauty. Along the Summit Road, running over the Port Hills above Lyttelton Harbour are the Sign of the Bellbird, the Takahe, the Sign of the , and Victoria Park. Along the waterfront, bays and inlets such as the popular Corsair Bay, and Governor's Bay make delightful stopping places, while a launch service runs across the harbour to Diamond Harbour, a well-known picnic rendezvous. NeW the Sumner, the coast, · for miles along . wonderful Stretch1ng nrov1de a Beach areas t' • d North chlldren. Brighton an and th e nlaygroun d summer t'

t- .. I liTHE CRISPING RIPPLES ON THE BEACH" TENNYSON

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I I PICNICS - BATHING - SURFING m YOU CAN HAVE THEM MANY BEAUTIFUL CHRI T HUR H

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"'.. INDUSTRIES ARE MANY AND VARlED AT

TOURIST CENTRE FO R SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND

A large part of Christchurch is given dehydration, tanneries, butter manufac­ over to industries of a varied nature. turing, footwear, clothing, rubber, steel The abundant supply of water and foundries, engineering works and many electric power plays a large part in this, others. There are large areas available for in many industries these requisites for expansion for other industries, all are essential. Among the already estab­ within easy access to roads and railways. lished industries in Christchurch are

Ind ust ry in a garden setting POWER & WATER THE TWO ESSENTIALS FOR INDUSTRY ARE CHEAP & PLENTIFUL

There is an abundance of power for all purposes available in Christchurch. Electric power is supplied to Canterbury by , hydro-electric stations at Waitaki, Lake Coleridge, High­ bank, and Waipori. These operate, with several subsidiary plants, on an inter-communicating grid system. The charges are on the lowest scale in the Dominion with special commercial rates for large consumers.

Page 26 INDUSTRIES AT CHRISTCHURCH

One of the local flour mills in a charming setting

Page 28 . RETIRED LEISURE THAT IN TRIM GARDENS TAKES HIS PLEASURE "

JOHN M ILTON

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Christchurch is noted for its beautiful homes and gardens, particularly along the Avon River and the Wairarapa Stream and on Cashmere Hills.. Here, the city lends itself to beautification and. full advantage has been taken of it.

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Bright and cheerful, pleasant and spacious

Page 30 TOURIST CENTRE FOR SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND

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f l' r.. . f ' ~ FOR THE OVERSEAS VISITOR

TRANSPORT INTER-ISLAND SERVICES TRANSPORT IN THE CITY­ The South and North Islands are joined MOTOR BUS across Cook Strait by three steamer express services. There is a daily service between Lyttelton and Welling­ ton while other steamers run from -~jD -- Picton and Nelson. The fare from Lyttelton to is from 27s 6d. =- Fleets of modern diesel and petrol buses efficiently handle the crowds in Modern air liners operate on routes Christchurch and sub ur ban areas not which provide a daily service from one s erved by the tramways. end of the Dominion to the other. EXCHANGE RATES , , Christchurch, Visitors from overseas find their money Blenheim and Nelson are links in the goes further in New Zealand. Those TROLLEY BUS chain with the centres. coming from the United Kingdom will Air travel costs in New Zealand com­ discover that their money is worth 25 pare favourably with those in other parts of the world. per cent more in New Zealand.

STATE RAIL SERVICES HOTEL AND GUEST HOUSES Trolley cars are used on so m e lines in No matter where the tourist goes in Christchurch, mainly on the routes the South Island-to small towns, leading to the sea beaches at North resorts or cities-hotel and guest house Beach and the Shirley Golf Links. accommodation is always of a high standard. There is a wide variety of tariffs, and the service and cuisines Safe and comfortable travel is provided leave little to be desired. by the Rail­ ways. In modern coa ches, the traveller can lean back and relax as the trains pass through interesting country. Rail­ SEASONS way travel is inexpensive and the lines The seasons in New Zealand are the cover the greater part of the country. opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. Christmas here is cele­ Christchurch is admirably served by brated almost in the middle of summ er tram lines running on frequent time­ and those wishing to escape the rigours tables. Routes run right out to the ROAD SERVICES of a winter in their own climate, can furthest sub ur bs and provide saf e and enjoy two summers in succession by easy travelling. visiting the Dominion.

SHOOTING AND ANGLING CALENDAR AND INFORMATiON The shooting season in New Zealand Where the railways do not go, adequate opens not earlier than May 1 in any Four efficient taxi companies, equipped bus services-both private and State­ year. There is a wide variety of game with modern cars, are always on call provide the transport links. Modern offering, from deer and wapiti down to in Christchurch. The main rinks are buses are available in most parts of grouse and rabbits. The trout fishing situated around Cathedral Square in the South Island and fares are reason­ s eason begins on October 1 and ends the heart of the city. able. Splendid roads make touring by on April 30. Trout and salmon provide bus a pleasure. fine game fishing in most rivers of the South Island.

WINTER SPORTS SEASON The Winter Sports season in the South Island extends over .the months of For the person who wishes to drive May, June, July, August and September himself, there are ample rental cars and offers opportunities for Ski-ing, available in the city. The charges for Skating, Tobogganing and other sports. these are reasonable and the cars can The air is dry and exhilarating, the be hired for either short or long s etting beautiful beyond words. periods.

• ' • N' ..lil • ~ . 1 GOOD TIMES ~ ,I I ,I YOU'll NEVER FORGET ,, I .:::=~ I Few, if any, cities in New J~ Zealand are as well provided with s por ts grounds of all descriptions as (/ Christchurch. Right in the heart of I the city _ is Hagley Park covering approximately 400 acres. Here there are Rugby, Soccer, Hockey and Base- ball grounds Tennis Courts... Bowling Greens and a fine Public

Golf Course. Every Saturday, In Just out of the city, the tastes of season , the sports enthusiast finds much the golfer are s p len d id ly catered to satisfy his interest in these playing for, the Avon provides an ideal fields. In addition there are numerous rowing course, and hunting may Suburban Parks with similar sports be indulged in by those who would facilities. . with its fine prefer equestrian exercise. grandstands and .. bank" is one of the best grounds in New Zealand for big Rugby football o r c r ic ket matches. In the sum m er . these grounds are all turned over to cricket. the Oval at Hagley Park being described by over­ seas visitors as one of the finest grounds in the world.

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Page 35 Christchurch is With Lyttelton. fortunate, in that within Sumner and the Estuary easy distance of the within a short distance cen t r e of the city, are o f Christchurch, yachts­ two of the best race- men are well catered cou rses in t h e Southern f or. Strong clubs are Hemisphere. Here, every In existence and the year, the best horse s in s por t IS one of the the Dominion compete m os t popular of su mm er at Riccarton In flat pastimes. In the winter, racing and hurdle Ice skating and other even ts, while the trotters w inter s p o r ts are and pacers hold their indulged In at Lake meetings on the course Lyndon and in the hills at Addington. to the west. within easy reach of the city. il

Pag e 37 D0 YOU KNOW AGRICUL CA I R8URY ME?

Wheat and other

Zealand." of golden

I'M CANTER8URY LA MB

Canterbury lamb and mutton is known all over the world for its excellent quality and high standard. The Canter­ bury Plains extending from north of Christchurch to Timaru, are among the finest grazing areas in the world and this is reflected

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On the ramp to the Fre ezing W or ks

" :. WOOL •••

Wool is one of the primary industries on which Canterbury relies for its in prosperity. The sheep on the Plains and in tre rugged country behind the foothills produce great quantities of wool. In the Mackenzie Country behind South Canterbury, and the high hills close to the Alps, there are vast runs carcases carrying hundreds of thousands of from works. sheep bearing some of the finest wool in Thus, which the world. Before the war, buyers came grazed on the unny Canter­ from all over the world for the wool bury Plains find their way sales. to feed the British people.

Canterbury Lamb in its CHRISICHURCH TO UR1ST CENT RE FOR SOU THIS LA N0 Page 40 ultimate, appetising form DELIGHTFUL THE "LITTLE FRANCE" OF NEW ZEALAND

HOT SPRINGS

Hot and medicinal springs make

Hanmer one of the main spas of New

Zealand, and lying as it is in a fold of

the hills in North Canterbury, the

climate is one of the finest for a holiday

resort. The accommodation offered at

Hanmer Springs is of a high standard,

"The Lodge" being one of the most

beautiful and most modern ' private

hotels in the Southern Hemisphere.

A care-free party of campers

"The lodge," Hanmer Springs A peaceful scene in a perfect setting

• The town is divided into two parts An ideal holiday resort, with one of the finest climates CAMPING IN NEW ZEALAND - British Akaroa and French Aka roa. in Canterbury, Akaroa has much to offer the holiday­ From the points of view of climate and A F ~ench ship arrived with colonists maker. Nestling in a fold of the hills of , the type of country, the South Island aboard only to find the British in the town has a remarkably peaceful air of repose and in general is an ideal part of New possession ... they landed end :two ease. For those who want to rest, they can, but for Zealand for camping. Numerous motor settlements were formed. Descendants others there are harbour trips, fine sea bathing, walks on camps, complete with modern facilities of the French are still in the district. the hills or along the foreshore, tennis, golf and fishing. are available in many districts, the one at Hanmer Springs being acknowledged one of the best in New Zealand. THERE ARE REGULAR SERVICES FROM , ,

Page 42 TOURIST CENTRE FOR SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND EASILY REACHED BY ROAD FROM CHRISTCHURCH " H ILLS PEEP O 'ER H ILLS AND AL PS ON ALPS ARISE !" ALEXANDER POPE

Ski-ing and climbing, under condi­ tions suitable for the expert or easy enough for the beginner, are provided by the winter sports grounds at Arthur's Pass. Under three hours' travel from Christ­ church, the Pass is one of the most popular week-end resorts in the Island during both summer and The snew train arrives at Arthur'$ Pass winter. BY ROAD & RAil FRUM OCOOffil~~~OCOO (ID~OCOO

TOURIST CENTRE FOR SOUTH ISLAND Page 45 THE WEST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND

By con trast - a m d . o er n dr ed ge

scenic aspects, • Coast t the Wes, dredges working -"---.--,;:­ • Lt rests 0 " tHul b,rc;n 0 A gold miner of the old school ! In the beaU diggings, the logging industry and coal mining, hold much of interest to the visitor.

A PICTURESQUE TRIP Pag e 47 Page 46 THE REMARKABLE FRAN Z J0SEF GLA CIER

The Ho stel, Waiho

The uncanny com­ bination of majestic mountain pea k s, great rivers of ice, sub- tropical vegeta­ ti on and hot springs, all within a day's walk of a com fortable hostel, makes the g 1 a c i e r r egions of the West Coast one of the out­ stan di ng tourist resorts in the world. Here the F ranz Josef Glacier comes down almost to sea level through dense bush colour­ ful with rata and other brilliant blooms, providing a st rik ing contrast to the icy blueness of the glacier sur face.

Cl imb ing on th e Fox G lac ier

For those who desire exercise amid beautiful surroundings, and within easy reach of comfortable quarters, there is the Fox Glacier. At this famed tourist resort one can find peace and ease after the hurry and bustle of everyday life. Tracks lead from the hostel, through lake-studded bush, to the glacier terminal, for which snow-capped j". peaks provide a glorious background.

View from Chapel, Waiho BVR0AD RAIL & AIR FRO M TOURIST CENTRE FOR SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND AN UN FO RGETTA BLE TRIP 'M ID MAGNIFie ENT SCE NERV I Pag e 49 Pag e 48 LE WIS PASS

A sportsman's paradise abounding in deer and wild game, . the Lewis Pass, the alternative route to the West Coast, has of late grown in popularity. Winding through bush-lined gorges the t ravell er is continually presented with magnificent views of tree-clad moun­ tains and beautiful scenery.

The motor road through Lewis Pass

Caroline Bay-Beach playground of the South

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SOUTH ISLAND HOLIDAY RESORTS

An ideal holiday resort within easy rail and IS catered for by hot sea-water baths, a sound 'road distance of Christchurch, Timaru-by-the­ shell for bands and concerts, an excellent club­ sea offers much to the pleasure seeker. Spacious house for dancing, hard and grass tennis parks, attractive walks and the beautiful courts and all sports facilities. Caroline Bay, lend charm to a town endowed Apart from the pleasure point with an ideal climate. The safe waters of view, the town has a fine and the fine beach of this Bay artificial harbour capable make it a children's of taking overseas ship­ paradise, whilst ~\~ ~t~ ping. the adult

tt\\\~t ,~~~\~, • BY ROAD, RAIL OR AIR Page 50 " . .. SILENT PINNACLES OF AGED SNOW, STOOD SUNSET· FLUSHED " TENNYSON

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12,349 FEET

THE 11 KEA " (Nestor NotabilisJ On e of the parrot family pecu lia r to th is reg ion.

The .. HER excellant a MITAGE "·in a ccornrnOdation for grandiose Over two pro"'idas guests.

Alpinists and snow-sport enthusiasts will find the scope of this region unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Here all tastes are catered for; ski-ing on superb snowfields, skating and rock or straight mountain climbing are to be found within easy reach of comfortable accommodation. For the sportsman, Chamois and Thar abound. Planned trips from the" Hermitage" take you, in season, through areas of blossoming shrubs and CENTRE FOR colourful flowers. The" Hermitage," a fully licensed hotel, offers facilities for dancing and cosy relaxation at the end of the day's excursions. WINTER SPD"R T IN SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ~OOrnJ~~~OCOO rnJ~OCOO 'm Happy , care-free fun ':\ in the snowfields. I Pag e 52 BY R0An AND I RAIN FROM TOURIST CENTRE FOR THE SOUTH ISLAND Page 53 . 1 1I1", ~__----:::----'"'--;:----:----- LAKE HAW EA AND THE LAKES DISTRICT

Views of the many Lakes in this area, with in easy access of Queenstown.

Centre of the beautiful Southern Lakes district, Queenstown on Lake Waka­ tipu has much to offer. Here are the deep blue of Lake Wakatipu's clear waters, the bold range of the Remark­ ables making a background for the lake and the outstanding gardens of the town. It is the hub from which many trips to romantic goldfields and regions of mountain, lake and forest radiate. Anglers will find excellent salmon and trout fishing in this district, and motorists can make the commodious camping ground their centre.

EASILY REACHED BY ROAD & RAIL FROM .! CHRISTCHURCH TOURIST CENTRE ;FOR THE SOUTH ISLAND

C olour photograph by E. A. Ad a ms Serenity in ,11 H, be'uty ,

THIS DISTRICT IS THE ANGLER'S

Pag e 55 AND HERE WERE FORESTS ll t t t u n r r u c ANCIENT AS THE HILLS." s. T. COLERIDGE

THE FAMOUS

Much of the country in the hinterland of Central , previously inaccessible except by horse or foot, has been laid open for the tourist by the construction of the famous Eglinton Valley road. This fine motor road, running as it does through scenery unparalleled in any other part of the country, provides a speedy and ea sy means of travel.

A gl impse of snow-capped peaks from the Eglinton Valley Highway

Jewel-like lakes and mountain streams, meandering through pleasant valleys strike a peaceful note for the traveller on the highways into the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys. Various tracks cover this area too, and tramping trips can be made to the Hollyford Valley, l.al

Page 56 Highest in the world-The Sutherland Falls 11 THE MOST WONDERFUL WALK I N TH E WORLD ..

" LIKE A DOWNWARD SMOKE ALONG THE CLIFF, TO FALL AND PAUSE AND FALL, DID SEEM." TENNYSON

Magnificent fiords, where the bush comes down to of the water and flashing waterfalls pour down precipitous cliffs make the lower western half of the South Island coast a paradise for lovers of scenery on a gigantic scale. This , world-famed for its beauty and majesty, is centred around , mecca of tourists before AND THE the war from all parts of the globe. The district is reached by the Milford Track, fittingly described as the finest walk FIORD COUNTRY in the world, beginning near the new motor highway through' the Eglinton and Hollyford Valleys. The track winds through virgin bush, past rugged mountains and over small mountain streams, providing the traveller with endless varieties of scenery of all descriptions. Every mile of the road opens up new and magnificent views of towering peaks and gleaming snow. The rich greens and b;o~ns of the thick beech forests tinged here and there with red provide a fine colour effect and enhance the deep blue of the distant mountain, ranges.

TO SEE THIS INCOMPARABLE LOVELINESS-TRAVEL VIA

TOURIST CENTRE FOR THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND On the Milford Track

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Mitre Peak (5,560 feet), monarch of Milford Sound C olo ur photogr a ph by E. E. W iltshire

McKinnon's Pass, from the Track Bowen Falls, Milford Sound

EVE RY TURN OF THE MILFORD TRACK

OPENS UP NEW AND MAGNIFICENT VIEWS

OF FOREST, LAKES AND MOUNTAINS ...

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Btock En gineers 631 Colombo S treet. and Station Agents, Cash el Street. cnr, Colombo and St Aspph Streets , RING HOUSE (F ranci.Curti s ), Jewellers, 1~4 TINGEY, R . AND E.. AND CO.. LTD.. 011. Glass following business houses made the publication N.Z . NEWSPAPERS, LTD .... S tar-Sun " P rtnters Ca shel Street. and Wallpaper Merchants, 154 T uam Street. and Publlshers, Ca thedral Square. R INK TAXIS. LTD., Taxi and Garage Proprietors, TISDALL. W. H .. LTD., Sllorts Goods Dealers. N.Z. REFRIGERATING CO.. LTD., Frozen Meat 47 Chester S treet. 91 Cashe1 S treet. of this book possible. Ex porters, 159 Hereford Street. ROYDS BROS.. AND KIRK (CHRISTCHURCH), TRADE SERVICE CO.. Wholesale Merchants, 130 NICHOLLS, NORTH AND NICHOLLS, Public LTD.. Wholesale Foodstu!Is Merchants, 129 Llchfleld S treet. Accoun tants. Cathedral Square. Llchfle1d S treet. TURNBULL, A. H .. AND CO .• LTD.. Grain and NORTH CANTERBURY SHEEPFARMERS' CO-OP. SALMOND AND SPRAGGON, LTD., Manu­ Seed Merch antl\ a n d Meat Exporters, 150 ADAMS. ERNEST. LTD ., Cak e Man ufacturers, CANTERBURY FR OZEN MEAT ANDDAIRY HALLENST EIN BROS.. LTD.. Men's Clothi ers, FREEZING, EXPORT, AND AGENCY, CO., facturers ' Agen ts. 39 Normans Road . Manchester Street. 462 Tuam Street. PRODUCE EXPORT CO .. LT D .. Frozen Mea t Cn r . Cashel and High Streets. LTD.. Frozen Meat Expor ters . Cnr. Hereford UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, LTD., Cathedr"j Exporters. 172 Cashel St ree t . and Madras Streets. SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD CO., Food Manu­ ADDINGTO NCHA IN CO .,LTD ., Chain Ma nu ­ HAMER ELECTRI CAL CO.. LT D .. Electrical facturers. Harewood Road. Papan ul , Square . facturers, 46A Dlsraeli St reet. CANTE RBURY (N .Z.) SEED CO.. LTD.. Grain Equipment and Machi nery Importers, 126 .. NUGGET " POLISH CO. OF N.Z ., LTD., Boot and Seed Merchants, 208 Cashel Street. SATTERTHWAITE, A. M.. AND CO., LT D., VALE AND CO .. LTD .. Plumbers' Merchants and ANDREWS AND BEAV EN , LTD.. Man ufacturing Oxford Terrace. and Floor Polish Manufacturera, 580 Ferry Oeneral EngIneers , 143 Armagh Street. and Importing Engineers, 359 Moorhouse CHRISTCHUR CH GAS, COAL AND COKE CO .. Road. Gener al Merchant s, 203 Hereford Street. HAR RIS, A. R .. CO .. LTD., Electrical Engin eers WAD DELL, THOS., AND SONS, LT D., Steel A-ven ue. LTD.. Cnr. Worcester St reet and Oxford and Importers, 74~76 Manchester Street. O'BRIEN, M.. AND CO .. LTD.. Footwear Manu­ SCOTT BROS, LTD., En gineer s and Porcelain Terrace. facturers. 31 Dundas Street. Enamellers. 65 Manchester Street. Founders. 70 St Asaph Street, ARM STRONGAND SPRINGHALL, LTD.. o mc. HAWK INS . C. R .. LTD.• En gin eer s, 388 Mon tr ea l Machin es and Systems, 1 2 7~1 2 9 Worcester CHR IS T CHURCH PR ES S CO .. LTD.. Cathe d ral SCREENS ADVERTISING, LTD., Sc reen Advertis­ WARNERS HOTEL (LICENSED FREEHOL DS, S treet . PARA RUBBER CO.. LT D ., Rubber Merchants, LT D.), Cathedral Square, Str eet. Square. Cnr. Cashel and Manchester Streets. ing Contrac tors, 118 Hereford Street. HAY'S, LTD.. Drapers and Importers, Gloucester WAT SON, R . M.. LTD.. Omce Mach in es and ARMSTRONG, T ., AND CO .. LTD., R etail Draper s CLAR ENDON HOTEL, LTD.. 78 Worc es ter St re et . and Colombo Street s. P AT ERSON, A. S.. AND CO. , LTD., Merchants SIMMS, JONES, LTD., Manufacturers and and Importers. Colombo and High Streets. Importers, 221 Lichfleld Street. Systems, 701 Colombo S tr eet . COKERS HOTEL, 52 Man ch ester St reet. and Commission Agents, 187 Hereford street, HENRY. GEO .. AND CO .. LTD., En gin eers ' WEEKS, LTD.. Printers a n d Statloners, 221-231 ASHBY, BERGH AND CO.. LTD.. Hardware Merchants, 204 Madras Street. PATTISON EDE CO .. LTD.. Manufacturing SIMPSON AND WILLIAMS, LTD.. Booksellers. COOPER. WILKES AND BROOKES, LTD., Stationers and Printers, 238 High Street. Tuam Street. Merch an ts . Cashel and High Streets. Manufacturers and Warehousemen, 96 Llch­ Furriers. 72 Lichfleld Street. HERB ERT S~OE CO .. LTD., Shoe Im por ters and WH ITCOMBE AND TOMBS, LT D., Booksellers, ATKINS ON ST G .. AND CO.. LT D .. Mer ch ants field S treet. Retailers. 131 Cashel Street. PAYNTER AND HAM ILTON, LTD.. Architects and SLADEN. FRED, AND SONS. LTD.. Wh olesale and Manu facturers' Agent s, 148 Llchfl eld Jewellers. 136 Worcester Street. Stationers. Printers and Publishers. Cashel COULLS. SOME R VI LLE . WILKIE , LTD.. P rin ters Builders, Onr, Tuam and Durh am Streets. Street. St r eet. an d Stationers, 211 Cash el Street. HURST AND DRAKE. LTD.. Oil . Colou r an d SMITH AND SMITH, LTD.. Paint, Glass, and PERRYS SHOES. LTD.. Shoe Manufacturers, 134 WHOLESALE BOOT CO.. Retall Foot wear Dis­ AULS EBROOK AND CO .. LT D. , Biscui t , Ch oco ­ Glass Merchants, 22 Ferry Road . Lichfleld Street. Wallpaper Merchants, 213-215 Tuam Street. late and Conf ectionery Manuf acturers, 72 8t CROMPTONS. LTD.. Pl umbers ' Mer ch an ts a nd tr ibu tors , 165 Cashel Street. Sheet -m etal Workers, 133 Tuam Stree t. JACOBS, S .. Tobaccon ist. Cnr. Colombo an d SPARKES. J . A., MISS, Mantle Specialists , 146 Asaph Street. Herefor d Streets. PERYER. N. M .. LTD., Importers or Medical Arma gh Street . . WIGGINS, W. . LTD.. Wholesale Leather Mer­ CROZIER. DA\l.,lD. LTD.... Austin " Dlstrtb utors Supplies. 145 Worcester Street. chants. 183 Hereford Street. AVON METAL INDUSTRIES, LTD., Man uf ac turers and Motor Enginee rs, 57-59 Worcester Street. JA MIESON, J. AND W., LTD., Buildin g Con ­ STACEY AND HAWKER. LTD., Bakers, 38 Essex of Avon Brand Enamelware and Meta l tracto rs, 573 Colombo Street. PETERSEN'S, LTD.. Jewellers and Sil versmiths, Street. WOOD BROS.. LTD.. Flo urmlllers, Grain and UUlltles. 242 Durham S treet . CRYSTAL MIRROR AND GLASS CO.. LTD.• 248-250 High Street. Produce Merchants, 207 Cashel Street. J OHNSON AND COUZINS. LTD.. Saddler s an d Mirror Manufaet urera , 283 Tuarn Street. PIDGEON, E. W.. AND CO.• LTD., ' R ubber Mer­ STANDARD OPTICAL CO. OF A'ASIA, LTD.. BALLANTYNE, J ., AND CO ., LTD.. Drape rs, Canvas Manufacturer s, 93 Cash el St reet. Wholesale Manufacturing Opticians, 561 WOOFF AND SALVESEN. LT D.. Electrical Cashel S tr eet . CUD DON AND STEWART. LTD.• Mer ch ants and chants. 226-228 'ruam Street . Colombo Street. Engfneers and Merchants. 32-34 Lichfleld Merchants' Repr esenta ttves, 179 Heref ord JONES. G . SEVICKE. Optic ian, 51 Cathedral PIESSE, H . P ., LTD.. Timber Merchants, 29 Street. BALLINS BREWERIES (N.Z .l. LTD., Brewers , STEVENS, H. F. , LTD.. Proprietors of Health Wine and Spi rit Importers, 9 Byron Street. S treet . Square. North Road.' WOOLWORTHS (N. Z.) , LTD.. Departmental Salts and Flavouring Essences, 103-105 Wor­ Store, High Street. BARRACLOUGH . J . W.. AND CO.. War eh ousem en , DALGETY AND CO .. LTD .. Stock and Sta tl on WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING CO .. PRICE, W. H .. AND SON . LTD.. Pump Manu- ces ter Stree t. llOA Lich fleld Street , Agents .Cathedral Square. LTD .. Wooll en Manufacturers and General facturers and Engineers. 34 Manchester WRIGHT, STEPHENSON AND CO.. LTD., Grain Warehousemen , 30 Manchester Street. Street. STEWART BECKETT AND CO.. Publlc Account­ BASCANDS, LTD.. Com me rcial Prin ters, 151, D.LC.. LTD.. Depar tm ental S tore, Cashel S tree t. ants and Sharebrokers. 152 Hereford Street. and Seed Merchants, 198 Cas h e1 Btreet. KUmorc Street. K EIGHLEY, W. W.. AND CO.. LTD.. T imber PYNE. GOULD. GUINNESS. LTD.. Stock and ZEALANDIA SOAP. CAN DLE AND TRADING CO .. DOMINION MOTORS. LTD.. Motor Sal es and Merchants, 48 Fitzgerald Avenue. SUCKLING BROS.. LTD .. Shoe Manufacturers. 18 Service. 141 Gloucester Stree t. Station Agents, 178 Cashe1 Street. Dundas Street. LTD., Soap and Candle Manufacturer" 202 BEATH AND CO .. LTD ., Reta il Draper s a nd Hereford Street. Fu rnishers, 146-150, Cashel S tr ee t. DON AGENCIES, LTD.. Im porters of Brake KENNEDY, PETER. En gin eers ' Supplles. 178 S t Asaph Street . BE GG, CHAS.. AND CO.. LTD., Musica l an d Linings and Friction Fabrics, 196 St Asaph Elect ri cal Cen tre , 243 Hi gh S treet . Street . KING . W. L.. Wholesale Hardware Merchants, DRAYTON-JONES, LTD.• Dr apers. Furnishers and 157-9 Llc h fleld Street. B ENJAMINS, LTD.. Who lesale Importer s, 90 Llchfleld S treet. Clothier s. Cnr. Lichfleld an d Colombo Streets . KINSEY AND CO .. LTD.. Shipptng an d Insurance PHOTOGRAPHY Agents . 154 Hereford Street. BERRY, HENRY. AND CO .. LTD.. Ge ner al Mer ­ DUCKWORTH, TURNER AND CO.. LTD.. Foo t­ chants. 127 Llchfleld Street. wear Manu facturers, 178 Carlyl e Street. LAMB RICHARD I .. PTY.• LTD.. Textlle Man u­ Camera studies by the f'ollowl ng are acknowledged: fa ~ turers ' Representatives, 180 Cashel Street. BING . HARRISAND CC .. LTD.. Warehousemen, EDMONDS. T . J .. Ltd .. Baking Po wder Man u ­ 68 Llchfleld Street. facturers, 375 Ferry Road . LANE ' WALKER RUDKIN, LTD.. Woollen Mllls E. A. ADAMS, RUTH ADAMS, a ~ d Hosiery Manufa cturers, 32 Montreal Street. CANTERBURY HORTICULTURAL BLA CK, THOS.. AND SON , LTD.. Manufac turers' ELLIS, ARTHUR AND CO .. LTD., Bedding Manu­ S. B. BARLTROP , F . L. BOWRON, Representatives, 99 Hereford Str eet . facturers. 83 Llchfl eld Street . LANGDOWN AND SON, LTD.. Oatmeal Mlllers and Manufacturers. 81 Byron Street. SOCIETY

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SOME PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS PO R III NfRIrR I FO R VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

• OUTINGS FROM HALF-DAY TO ONE WEEK

HA LF DAY & FUll DAY ONE WEEK

HALF DAY-Christch urch, Sumner, Mt. Pleasant, Summit Road, CHRISTCHURCH, GREYMOUTH, WESTPORT, NELSON, Cashmere, Chr istchllrch. 5/-. PICTON, GHRISTCHURCH. f ULL DAY-Christchurch, Akaroa by service car via Hill Top Approximate cost- on Banks Peninsula overlooking Akaroa Harbour. 17/6. First Class travel and hotels, £12/15/·. Second Class travel and hotels, £11. f ULL DAY-Hanmer Springs, Spa and Holiday Resort, by 1st Day-Christchurch, Greymouth-Rail. , service car. £ 1/6/-. Greymouth, . Westport-Motor via Coastal Route. 2nd ,,-Westport, Nelson-Motor through Buller Gorge. 3rd " 4th " -At NELSON. 5th ,, - Nelson, Blenheim, Prc:ton-Motor. 6th "- At PICTON. 7th ,, - Pie:ton, Christc:hurc:h-Rail. TWO DAY TR.IPS

AKAROA- Motor from Christchurch , 2! hours. £2/15/-. CHRISTCHURCH , DUNEDIN, LUMSDEIIl, QUEENSTOWN, HANMER SPRINGS- Motor from Chr istchu rch, 3t hours, £3/1 0/•. CROMWELL, DUNEDIN, CHRISTCHURCH. Approximate c:ost- ARTHUR'S PASS-Rail from Chr istch urch, 3t hours. £2/ 15/-. First Class travel and hotels, £12/15/-. KAIKO URA-Rail and Motor fro m Ch ristchurch , 4! hours. Sec:ond Class travel and hotels, £ IO. £3/7/6. 1st Day-Christ..hurc:h, Dunedin-Rail. 2nd ,, - Dunedin, Lumsden, Queenstown-Rail and Motor. TIMARU-Rail from Christchu rch, 3 hours. £3/10/-. 3rd " 4th " -At QUEENSTOWN. 5th ,, -Queenstown, Cromwell-Motor via Kawarau Gorge. Cromwell, Dunedin-Rail. _ 6th ,, -At DUNEDIN. 7th ,, - Dunedin, Christchurc:h-Rail. FIVE DAY TRIP S I CHRISTCHURCH, HERMITAGE (Mt. Cook) AND RETURN CHRISTCHURCH, HOKI~IKA , FOX AND FRANZ JOSEF TO CHRISTCHURCH. GLACIERS AND RETURN TO CHRISTCHURCH. Approx imate cost- Approximate Cost- First Class tr avel and hote l, £8/2/6. First Class travel and hotels, £ I I. Second Class travel and hotel , £7/12/6. Sec:ond Class travel and liotels, .£9/17/6. 1st Day-Christchurc h. TImaru-Rail. 1st Day-Christc:hurc:h, Hokitika-Rail. Timaru, He rmitage-Motor. 2nd ,,-Hokitika, Fox Glacier-Motor. 2nd " 3rd " 4th .. -At FOX GLACIER. 3rd 5th ,, - Fox Glacier, Frara Josef Glacier-Motor. 4th ,,-At HERMITAGE. 6th ,, - At FRANZ JOSEf GLACIER. 7th ,,-Franlt Josef Glac:ier, Hokitika, Christc:hurc:h-Motor 5th ,,-Hermita ge, TImaru, Christchurch-Motor and Rail. and Rail.

' jjl' 1 ~ " fTlNERARIES SOME SUGGESTED ITINERARIES FOR THE MOTORING VISITOR TO CHRISTCHURCH

• TWO-WEEK TGURS ( MENTIONED IN THIS BOO

TWO WEE KS TO TIMARU TO HANMER CHRISTCHURCH, PICTON, NELSON, WESTPORT. GREY­ CHRISTCHURCH, HERMITAGE (Mt. Cook). TIMARU, MOUTH, HO.KITIKA, FOX GLACIER, FRANZ JOSEF STUDHOLME JUNCTION, QUEENSTOWN, LAKE TE TImaru, playground of the South Island, is 99t miles from Hanmer, one of the famous spas of New Zealand, lies just 75 ANAU, EGLlNTON VALLEY, LUMSDEN, DUNEDIN, GLACIER, HOKITIKA, CHRISTCHURCH. . ~ Christchurch via tile Main South Road, which is marked with CHRISTCHURCH. miles from Christchurch. Concrete surfaced and sealed roads yellow and black bands for easy guidance. The route lies over Approximate cost- Approx imate Cost- extend for the whole way over flat or rolling country with corn­ an excellent road and passes through Rakaia (at tlie end of a First Class travel and hotels, £25/ I0/-. forta ble travelling conditions. First Class tr.llvel and hotels, £22/10/ •. bridge over a mile long), Ashburfen, Winchester and Ternuke, Second Class tra vel ana hotels, -£23/10/-. Second Class travel and hotels, £20/10/-. Ist Day-Christch~rch, Timaru- Rail. Good trout fishing is available in the vicinity of the two latter Tlmaru, Hermitage-Motor. 1st Day-Christchurch to Picton-Rail and Motor. places. 2nd .. 2nd 3rd .. 4th .. - At HERMITAGE (Mt. Cook). 3rd ,,-At PICTON. 5th .. - Hermitage, Timaru-Motor. 6th ,,-Timaru, Stud holme Junction, Queenstown-Rail and 4th " -Picton, Blenheim. Nelson-Motor. Motor. 5th " 7th " 8th 6th ,,-At NELSON. 9th " " - At QUEENSTOWN. 7th ,,-Nelson, Westport-Motor through the Buller Gorge. TO NELSON 10th ,,-Q ueenstown, Lumsden, -Motor. 11th " - Eglinton Valley Trip. 8th ,,-Westport, Greymouth-Motor via Scenic Coastal TO MT. COOK 12th " - Te Anau, Lumsden, Dunedin-Motor and ~ail . Road. & THE SOUNDS REGIONS 13th "- At DUNEDIN. Greymouth, Hokitika-Rail. 14th .. -Dunedin, Chri stchurch-Rail. The "Hermitage," Mt. Cook, is 230 miles from Christchurch, 9th " -Hokitika. Fox Glacier-Motor through South West­ via Ashburton. Geraldine to Tekapo, wllere there is an excellent There is no more beautiful tour in New Zealand than the land Forests. guest house, fringing the edge of the lake. From here the Coast Road from Ch ristchurch to Marlborough Sounds and 10th " road leads to Lake Pukaki, a beautiful expanse reflecting the Nelson. For the 300 miles journey, the road is in excelle nt con­ 11th ,,-At FOX GLACIER. wildness of the rugged Alps, and the Pukaki Hotel. The route dition with att ract ive scenery of bush and seashore. The road Jos~f 12th ,,-Fox Glacier to Franz Glacier-Motor It follows the side of the lake to the "Hermitage," lying at the goes through Kaikoura, where, at approxim !ltely' the halfway CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL. STEWART hour's run. ISLAND, QUE ENSTOWN, LAKE , STUD. foot ·of the Sealy Range. mark, can be found excellent accommodatio n for t hosE;' not 13th .. -At FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER. HOLME, CHRISTCHURCH. wanting to make the journey in one day. Approximate Cost- 14th ,,-Franz Josef Glacier, Hokitika-Motor. Hokitika, Christchurch-connecti?g Railcar. First Class travel and hotels, £21/10/-. Second Class tra vel and hotels, £ 18. Isf Day-Christchurch, Dunedin-Rail. 2nd " -At DUNEDIN. 3rd ,, -Dunedin. Invercargill-Rail. 4th ,, -Invercargill,Bluff- Rail. Bluff, Stewart Island-Steamer. 5th 6th - At STEWART ISLAND. TO AKAROA 7th - Stewart Island, Invercargill -Steamer and Rail. More detailed informatIon on these itineraries 8th - Invercargill, Queenstown-Motor. Tours can be arranged - or re-arranged to The first part of this journey of 51 miles to the lovely holiday 9th resort of Akaroll lies through rich farm lanas with the final will be supplied by the Automobile Association 10t h suit the individual needs the tourist, by stages over the I.igh hills of Banks Peninsula. From Little 11th - At Q UEENSTOWN. af . , , 12th - Qu ee nstown, Cromwell, Lake Wanaka-Motor. River where the hills commence, there is a long climb to of Canterbury, from their headquarters at 13th - At WANAKA. the Bureau of the Government Tourist De­ Hilltop with a descent of ;sbollt · the same disknee on the 14th -Wanaka, Studholme J unclion -Motor. 151 Worcester Street, Christchurch. other side. Studholme, Christchurch-Rail. partment, Cathedral Square, Christchurch .

c- H.Ris TC·HUR·C: H THE- l 0 9=1nAl- CENT =R -E - f 0R- T0U·RING THE BE-A UTI FUL SOU TH. I SLAN0- 0F ·NEW ZEALA·N·D

. !1'., MOTORIN ITINERA IRS {CDNT.)

LEW S PASS & QUEENSTOWM AN] THE WEST COAST THE LAKES DISTRICT

An alternative route to the West Coast of the Sout~ Queenstown and the Lakes District are one of the favourite Island is provided by the Lewis Pass route north of Christ­ spots in the South Island for holidaymakers. The route lies church. It is 275 miles to Greymouth from Christchurch down the Main South Road to Tlmeru, then to Fairlie and through ever-changing scenery. The route to Hanmer is 'fol­ throug~ the famous rolling Mackenzie Country past Lakes lowed at first and then the road rises to the Pass itself, later Tekape and Pukaki to the Lindis .Pass and Pembroke and entering the famous Buller Gorge between Inangahua and Queenstown. The journey of just over 300 miles from Christ­ Westport. From Westport to Greymouth the road lies along church holds the interest of the traveller the whole way. the coast, points of interest being the Pancake Rocks and the Punakaiki Blowholes.

EGLINTON VALLE¥ ARTHUR'S PASS & MILFORD

This route is a connection between the Edst and West The route from Christchurch lies down the Main South Coasts, crossing the Southern Alps, where rugged country pro­ Road through Timaru, Oamaru. Dunedin and Gore. Pleasantly vides rather spectacular scenery. The road is plainly mark~d undulating country comes when the route turns inland through with black and aluminium bands on poles and provides little Central Otllgo to Alexandra and Cromwell. The road skir:ts trouble for the motorist. the shores of Lake Wakatipu and the roads are good with easy grades.

THE GLACIERS ~ Along the routes covered' by these itineraries Bush fringed highways along the coast lead from Grey­ are hotels and tea-rooms, where excellent mouth to the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. The road is of a winding nature which Pl!rmits reasonable travelling although a accommodation and pleasant meals may De slow pace is recommended to admire fully the scenery of mag­ nificent bush and majestic mountains. enjoyed by the motorist.

N.Z.N. PRINT