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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 258, 29 October 1907, Page 5

With the approach of the tourist season, it is expected that the progress of the Main Trunk Line will be most beneficial to tho overland passengers from Rotorua to Wanganui, via Wairakei, Lake Taupo, and Wai-o-uru. The southern end of the line Has now reached Ohakune, leaving a gap of 24 miles to connect with the northern end, and it is expected the rails from Auckland will be laid to tho Waimarino Plains in December, which will still further reduce the distance between the rail heads. As it is at present, tourists can leave Botorua, visit Wairakei and Taupo, then cross Lake Taupo and connect with coach to Wai-o-uru. From Wai-o-uru, the tourist has the choice of three routes: (1) direct to Wellington, 180 miles by rail; (2) to Pipiriki, by rail to Ohakune, then coach. 21 miles, to Pipiriki, through lovely bush scenery; (3) by rail to Ohakune, thence by coach to Raurinm (24 miles), where train can be taken to Taumarunui. During the whole of these journeys splendid scenery round the NatiqnaJ Park can be viewed, and doubtless this overland route will be additionally popular. In the past, tourists visiting .Wairakei and Taupo have been in the habit of rer, turning tb Rotorua, and taking a lopff train journey (172 miles) to Taumarunui, all of which can be now avoided .by going on direct. ..:... ..•>- ;