Guide io r^^,, ana ^ieiuresaue (hHterburV Price 1/ II-I.USXRATED L ?tatc College of Agriculture 0t Cornell iHnibcrSitp Stfiata, i9. g. ILtbrarp Cornell University Library DU 430.C3C2 Ca Guide to Christchurch and Picturesque 3 1924 014 476 448 (^ D DEXTER 8 CROZIER LIMITED Motor Garage : Worcester Street W., Christchurch Telephone 488 :Two minutes from General Post Oilica. MOTORCAR IMPORTERS^ ENGINEERS OOOO feet Floor Space. Repairs and Adjustments Of Every Description by Competent Mechanics. Car Agencies ^ Cadillac Paige . R.C.H. .() s GUIDE TO .*x^"«^*c^ )^ X and X Picturesque CANTERBURY ILLUSTRATED Printed and Published under the auspices of the Borough Councils and Local Bodies of Canterbury by Marriner Bros, and Co.. 612 Colombo Street Christchurch, N.Z. Copyrlutil 1914- ^ . THE CANTKKBUKV tiUIDK ^ New Zealand ^he WORLD'S Scenic Wonderland THE COUNTRY THAT SATISFIES T^he MOST EXACTING DEMANDS THERE YOU WILL FIND: THERMAL WONDERS. - Gushirg Gcyse.s, Boiling Lakes and Pools, Weird Mud Volcanoes, Beautiful Silica Terraces. MEDICINAL WATERS of extraordinary variety, for Curative Piopertlcs easily eclipse any others known. FIORDS. — Greater and Grander than those of Northern Europe. ALPINE PEAKS AND GLACIERS —The Largest and most Beautiful Glaciers in Temperate Zones, outrlvalling any to be seen in Switzerland. LAKES. — Sublime, Magnificent, Unrivalled. TROUT AND DEER furnishing abundant and unequalled sport for Anglers and Deerstalkers. Finest Trout-fishing in the World. CLIMATE. — Healthy. Temperate, Equable and Invigorating. ^Vh«n travelling in N«-w^ Zealand sav« tim*. save -woTT-y, sav« incoi\veni«nce BooK your Tour at tH« Oovemm«nt Tourist Bureaux. ^^ CH«apest and b«st rout«s selected for you, NO CHARGE FOR BOOKING SERVICES THE CANTERBURY CriDE New Zealand Tourist Resorts. Some of the Dominion's Great Tourist Resorts and Health-Giving Spas- ROTORUA.—The heart of the njarvellous Hot-Spring-Laiid, eight hours by rail from AiiclilaBd City. Delicious bathing springs. Picturesque Maori Villages and Maori Life. Govern- ment Ba*hs. Beautiful landscape gardeni, Rotorua has the most powerful of all known natural Hot Minreal WatekS— splendid remedies for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Gout, Dyspepsia, Liver Coj[plaints, and many other ailments. Hot Mineral Plunge, Douche, Swimming, Electric, and Mud Baths ; Air Massage Baths and all other forms of Massage ; Trained and Medical Attendants ; Resident Government Balr>eologist Officer, The Best Trout Fishing in the world is to be enjoyed on Lakes Rotorua, Rotoiti, Tarawera, and the adjacent streams, NORTHERN WAIROA- WHANGAREI TOUR.— The most interesting tour north of Auckland is that across the Kaipara and up the Northern Wa'roa River to the Wairua Falls, thence overland to Whangarei. and back to Auckland by steamer. The first stage of the journey is by train 38 miles to Helensville, a township on the south Kaipara waters. In the vicinity are good hot mineral springs and splendid bath buildings have recently been erected. NAPIER, a charming seaside resort. The climate is very fine Beautiful walks and drives all round the town. TB PUIA HOT SPRINGS- These natural hot mineral baths, near Waipiro Bay on the East Coast, are reached by coach from Gisborne. Hostel at Te Puia. MOUNT EGMONT stands far away from the central volcanic chain, and constitutes the great projection on the West Coast of the North Island. Mount Egmont (8260 ft) is an extinct volcanic cone, the upper part of which is above the line of perpetual sno'v. It has been likened to Fusiyama and the Peak of Teneriffe with its magnificent njfflweep swelling into a shapely snow-capped spire. Accommodation can be secured at the mountain houses. WANGANUI RIVER, called the "Rhine of New Zealand," passing a wealth of bush, beautiful waterfalls, and many rapids. Pipiriki a strall settlemfnt on the banks of the Wanganui River is reached either from Taumarunui by river, steamer, or from Waiouru by rail and coach. The caves near Pipiriki are exquisite and most interesting. The view of the entrance is like a fairy scene. There are eome magnific- A ent views on the Wanganui River. A n) — THK CAXTKKKnK\' CUIIJK Some of the Doiriinion s Great Tourist Resorts and Health-giving 5pas. THE MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS, NELSON AND WESTLAND — III poiiit of cliiuii te ihtre are few pleasanter places than the Northern shores of Marlborough and its neigh- bouring province, Nelson; Regions of mild and equable tempera- ture, with a general absence of boisterous gales and heavy fiosts. The Queen <.:harlot.te and Peloious Sounds both abound in beautiful scenery. The Marlborough sounds have many advantages as health resorts ; they are easy of access and there is regular steam communicfition with Wel- lington. Nelson is a favourite resort for the holiday maker, the sportsman and the artist. On the coach journey, Kohatu to Keefton via Westport. the famous Buller Gorge is traversed, and the grand Otira Gorge is a feature of the Otira- Broken liiver (?oacb journey- South of Greymouth are Lakes Kanieri. Mahinapua, Brunner and lanthe, and a coach journey brings the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers within range, all noted for their grandeur. HANMER HOT SPRINGS,— This resort is only 9.3 miles from Cbristchurch (tiil miles by rail from Gulverdeu, thence 24 miles by motor-car) and the Journey is accomplished in 6 hours. Cool, bracing cliimate, natnjral hot Dii.neral waters, baths, hot air and douche baths. Government Sanatorium in charge of a resident medical Oflicer. Tennis courts, croquet lawns, bowl- ing green and splendid golf links. Trout fishing in the neigh- bouring streams. MOUNT COOK HERMITAGE, in the heart of the Southern Alps, is a favourite Summer rendezvous for Alpinists, and com- mands some of the moat superb mountain views in the World. The ice-clad mountains in the immediate vicinity range from 10,000 to over |-.>,000 feet in height. Mount Cook is 12,340 feet — the highest point in Australasia. The "Hermitxige" is a comfortable Government Hotel, reached by rail and coacb, or motor from Dunedin, Cbristchurch or Queenstown, and close to I lie terminal faces of three great glaciers. Lake Wakatipu, the most magnificent of the Southern Alpine r,akes, fifty miles long. One day by rail from Dunedin or Invercargill. Government steamers on the lake. Tennis a»d bowling greens at fjueenstown. Great choice of charm.ing excursions by land and water. Visit the head of the lake Glenoichy and Paradise all most delectable spots. LAKE WANAKA, over the Crown Hangi- from Queenstown IS full of interest. The lake is .simplv perfect, and weeks could be spent in exploring the beauties of the district. Good red-deer stalking grounds around fjakes Hawern and Wanaka Overland to MILFORD SOUND from Lake Te Anau is considereil by miuiy experienced travellers to be the most raagnilicent walking Tour on the globe. Coach from railway to is * Lake Te An.au (where there a comfortable hotel), thence i THK CANTI'.RHrKV (,1'IDE Some of tHe Dominion's Gre£it Tourist R.esorts and HealtK<giving Spas. steamer to head uf Lake. Walk fioiu Te Aiiau, along an easy and well-made track to the head of Milford Sound, the Titan of Fiords. This route traverses the Heart of the Fiordland Kaiional Park, a huge territory of forest, peak and lakf, covering more than Two Million Acres. Woodland, canon, lake, and cascade scenery, beautiful beyond description. Government way-cottages along the track to Milford in the magnificent canyon of the Clinton. Groveniment Guides ; boats. Sutherland's Accom- modation House at the head ot Milford ; Oil Launch on the Sound. The SOTHEELAND FALLS, nearly 2000 feet high, are viewed ou the way to Milford. Government Accomiijodation Huts near the foot of the Falls LAKE MANAPOURI, the lake uf the Hundred Islands. This is the loveliest of all the lakes. Almost entirely surrounded liy mountains, studded with countless wooded islands, and indented with lovely little bays. Manapouri, indeed, is a dream of beauty, a py forever. Accommodation House. There is a Government steam launch on Manapouri which can be engaged to explore the beauties of the lake itself, and also go six miles down the Waiau River, where there is splendid fishing. One day from Wakatipu, or two days from Dunedin and Invercargill by rail and coach. All Information as to Travel, Uoutes, Scenery, Spas, Sport etc, is tnrnislied free .it charge by The Department of Tourist and Health Resorts. Geneml Manager's OeBee: Featherston Street, 'Wellington. Telegriiphie Address; Touristo" A B C. (4th and 5th. Editions) anci Western Union Codes in use i>«|i;iitv inui;.vii\ at;- MlvLM.M^'I'OK 4ii.P.U. Itiiilaliii;: (o|i|>. «(ii<'rirs V«'li»rli A rCKI>.AMt Custom St reel (O'I'Olll .4. t'enton Ntrrct >.AI"f Kit -fliiaki'Npoar Kiiail WAM«;a>|II-3 >ixon Pliicr 4'Hltl«T«:llllKCH -91 ll<-l-|-l'«ril Kll'rol It ir M<: U I .\ - Itattray street l>VEIl<:*ir«JILL— Esk Ntreei AUSTRALIAN OFFICES- Sydney -^S^i'.l Georga Street. Melbourns - .V.i Gl Williaui Street Adelaide — Pirie Chambers, Firie Street. BRISBANE — 7'.i Queen Street. Vancouver Office;— VANCOUVER -Post OHice Buildings. LONDON OFFICE :— High Commissioner for New Zealand, Westminster ClKoubcrs ]» Victoria Street, S.W. Drop a postcard to the General Manager, Department of Tourist Sc Health Resorts, Wellington. He will tell you : WHERE TO GO, HOW TO GO AND WHEN TO GO. GUIDE TO PICTURESQUE CANTERBURY. INTRODUCTION. ANIERBURY Province has an individuality of its own, quite distinct from that of any other province in New Zealand. It is unique in configuration, in appearance, in climate, in history, in natural beauty, in attractions, and in the ideas, aims and ambitions of its people. "How Eng-lish!" is the comment often made by visitors when they walk the streets of Christchurch, or go along the country thoroughfares of the province by rail, motor, or trap.