"MOST COMPLETE COUNTRY."

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 221, 18 September 1930, Page 20

"MOST COMPLETE COUNTRY."

NEW ZEALAND ATTRACTIONS.

ARTICLE BY AMERICAN.

A Los Angeles paper has an article headed "New Zealand Offers Much to Visitors," "Most Complete Country of its Size," "It Has Many Attractions." It was written by James A. Diguari, but the clipping forwarded Aoee not furnish the name of the'paper in which the article- appeared.

After referring to the trip by the "fast modern liijers oi the Union Steam Ship Company," the writer describes New Zealand as follows: — .'■!

"Beautifully and strategically situated on the shores of Port Nicholson, Wellington presents ■ to the visitor' a scene of modern industry ar.cl activity in an attractive setting. From a commercial standpoint, Wellington' is,:.important. Besides being the seat of, Gpyernmelit: for the Dominion, with a population-of 115,000, it handles over its wharves niuch of the very considerable commerce of which New Zealand boasts. In diversions, too, Wellington more than meets requirements. It is infact the centre of one of the most interesting regions in the world! ■ ~ ' ,'

"There is no other country of equal size which ie so varied and so complete as Now Zealand. Her attractions are far too numerous to permit of mention in a few paragraphs.

"Near Auckland, a picturesque city situated on the Hauraki Gulf, is the great thermal region of Rotorua, with its volcanoes, geysers and hot springs, many of the latter being medicinal in character. There is no more fascinating country than this, and none more worth the traveller's while.

"Other features of the region to the north of Wellington arc the vast Wa.itomo Cayeej the Wanganui River flowing through a glorious wonderland; Tonga - riro National Park with its three great volcanoes, and Mount Egmont. Aside from these points of scenic interest, the traveller is offered in this country a wide variety of diversions, from mountain climbing to sea bathing. For deer hunting the Wairarapa district, further south and within easy reach of Wellington, is unsurpassed, and excellent fiehing, ; for which New Zealand is famous, may be had in any part of the country. "Interesting points are Dunedin with its fine University, the southern lakes, Milforcl Sound and the very numerous mountain resorts with their characteristic attractions.

"A picturesque touch is added to New Zealand by the presence of the Maoris, a fine, upstanding people with an ancient civilisation of high order. Their remark, able carvings and ornaments are always of interest to the , visitor, as are their tribal customs.

■ "With such an array of diversions and attractions, it seems almost superfluous to draw attention to the vast agricultural resources of New Zealand, which contribute the bulk of that country's considerable wealth. Sheep and cattle raising are the two chief and both have reached a high plane of development. Those combining business with pleasure on a trip can well take time to investigate this important phase of New Zealand's life."