Bay of Plenty Times. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1912. TO ADVERTISE TAURANGA.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XL, Issue 5803, 6 May 1912, Page 4

Bay of Plenty Times. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1912. TO ADVERTISE TAURANGA.

THE eflVct've manner in which the various attractions of many districts in New Zealand arc brought under the j ob f.-vvation of the ' travelling public might well be tried by Taurauga people?1 In Whangarei and Kcicrua. for J instance, the special featured of all. i the beauty spots and Natural wonders i.re brought before the eye of the tourist by means of illu-tratec! pamphlet* and dcs ription- pleasingly got up md arranged in'"such a manner as to compel attention. As a matter of plain fac!;, the tourist has become Mich a pampere I individual, owing,to the be<;uiling and exhaustive way in /which tho c districts he" is likely to visit attempt to. tickle his appetite for their several-attractions, that he expects nov-adrystobe courted with literature, travelling.ounsel, and free pres-rip-^ tions generally for every variety of sight-seeing that is calculated ro p nde*r to his wanderlust. Pamphlets, circulars, and every variety of information likely to induce the wanderer with well-lined pockety are being spread about the Dominion by some or' the more enterprising towns, and it is stated that the harvest is already justify ing the distribution. Unfortunately nothing is being done to sound the praises of the Tauranga district, in ppite of the fact that the place has more than its share of natural suenery and attra tions, and which, if sufficiently made known, would have the effect of inspiring the average tourist with a desire- for closer inspection. For instance, in Maunganui we have one of the most delightful health re sorts in the Dominion; the deer and feathered game shooting in the county is as good as can be obtained anywhere; the deep-sea fishing 13 equal to the best in New Zealand, while the bush scenery is unsurpassable. The historic associations of Tauranga are a special attraction, and the scenes of the Gate Pa, Te Renga and other engagements of the troublous days are ever a source of interest to the traveller. Then there is White Island, which has been aptly called the safetyvalve of New Zealand, the thermal wonders of which cannot be equalled. These'are only a few of our attractions as they occur to us. But what is being done to bring them under the notice of visitors? Nothing—simply nothing. And then we hear many citizens expressing, wonder why the town does not receive it* share of visitors. If the tourist is not aware of the existence of Tauranga how can he be expected to visit it? The Borough Council and-Chamber of Commerce might unite in the preparation of a well-illus-trated descriptive booklet, for circulation in the North and South Islands, which would do much to advertise the district. After all it is only a business proposition and the greater part of the expenditure could be taken out of the Corporation rates. The co«t would be- fsmall in comparison with the benefits received which would make for the progress and welfare* of the

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