WANGANUI RIVER

Feilding Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 119, 15 December 1905, Page 4

WANGANUI RIVER

Those desirous of spending a pleasant Christmas vacation cannot do better than visit the Wanganui River. The steamers leave Wanganui for Pipiriki five days a week. Above Pipiriki the tourist has his choice of excursions. First the enjoyable upper reaches trip, leaving in the morning and returning to Pipiriki House in the evening. The fare for this trip, a three days' one from Wanganui and return is only 355. The finest trip is that from Pipiriki to the Houseboat, 60 miles further up the river. This 60 miles is by far the most beautiful part of the river. The majesty and beauty of the scenery is indescribable. The trip occupie3 one day from Pipiriki to Houseboat, a floating hotel, not the least of the wonders of the river, and one day back to Pipiriki, four days in all from Wanganui and and return, fare only 40s, or equal to 10s a day. Then there is the through trip to Taumarunui, joining the railway for Auckland and Rotorua. This is a favorite route with travellers for north or south, avoiding the sea journey, and giving the benefit of the finest scenery in the world. Pipiriki House and the Houseboat provide modern and comfortable accommodation. All arrangements are up to date, and tourists will find the utmost pleasure in staying a few days at either place, To find such fine accommodation right in the heart of the Island is the surprise of everybody that visits it.