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Lyttelton Times, Volume II, Issue 56, 31 January 1852, Page 10 (Supplement)

Akaroa.—The road, or rather path, from Port Levy to Akaroa, is one alike distinguished from the rugged walks of Lyttelton, and the dusty or monotonous ones of Christchurch. To be sure, tbe first rise from Port Levy is somewhat steep and trying, but when the summit is nearly gained, the path leads gently over the hill through thick bush, which extends to the base, in Pigeon Bay. On emerging one stumbles rather unexpectedly upon the pretty homestead of Mrs. Sinclair, with its flower garden and lawn in front, and the bush for a background. By the bye, this same bush is likely to become valuably tenanted ; some pheasants escaped into it a short time back, and it is said their young brood has been seen. Some bees, also, that were hived at this woodland residence, are pro-gf bably storing in remote and hidden spots theirf rich produce, and the time may come wheni Pigeon Bay shall afford its bee-hunt for the re-* creation of the privileged. But to our journey : —a walk of a mile over the macadamised high road to Akaroa, tbe stony beach, brings you to the head of the bay, and with it to Ebenezer Hay's. Beyond is the Inn, where, if indisposed to proceed, an excellent dinner, made ready in no time, and a comfortable bed-room, can really be obtained as reasonably as in port, under the