New Plymouth, July 1st, 1847. Sir, The following are a few observations on the Southern portion of the Block of land between Paritutu and Okurukuru made by me during the course of the survey. The coast line from the Sugar loaf to Wairika, (2 Miles) consists of a sandy beach, and from the latter place to Okurukuru, of cliffs and rocks, which render it almost impracticable for boats to land, except in very calm weather. From Okurukuru inland as far as the Pa Pukiekie, the land is considerably broken, its general features being rather undulating than sharp. The soil, however, is very good, and fit for all the purposes of the Farmer. From Pukiekie to Tawa hape, where the line cuts the River Tapuaeruru, theland is tolerably level, soil very good, and the Timber consists of Koekoe, Pukatea, and a good sprinkling of Rimu. There are also a few Maire. Following the River inland from Tawa hape to Puke kauware (being as far as I have proceeded with the Survey) the Land is exceedingly fine and one of the most level tracts I have seen in the District. Inland the Koe koe and pukatea are rarely found, the timber being principally Tawa and Hinau there is also a tolerable