HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS.
ALL BRANCHES OF SPORT.
THE TAURANGA DOMAIN.
§ There are few places in New Zealand P -which possess th® manifold attractions in [ the -way of sport and amusement offered H by Tauranga for the entertainment of the §§ holiday-maker. The popularity of the M town as a holiday resort is attributable H in no small degree to the fact that it M caters no fully for practically all branches H of sport. The visitor whose object is first H' and foremost to enjoy himself in sightly seeing and pleasant recreation can ask H for no more than Tauranga. offers. The J beautiful* surroundings of the town are in II : themselves a source of infinite pleasure to g: all who appreciate good scenery, and the 0 invitation to inspect each spot more iff closely is one that cannot be resisted. It |jl is small wonder, therefore, that in such pS a picturesque setting the recreation M facilities of Tauranga are so keenly enjjf joyed. -i. . / .. pi The Domain is charmingly situated close to the town, on the -western side of ps the peninsula. It is most attractively ipl planted with trees aud shrubs, and the jig many fine specimens of native flora com|p -mand particular attention. They form, jg .indeed, a distinctive feature of the Doed main. At the entrance to the area are jg| handsome memorial gates, which were e£ erected at a cost of over £1000 as a p- memorial to the vonng men of the di»- ||| trict who gave tieir lives in the great p war. Tho Domain meets the require- §|| ments of tennis, croquet, bowle, football, H| hockey, cricket and athletic sports. The =2 area for each particular department of p! sport is neat and well-kept, so that with if trie playing conditions of a high standard 111 the games can be enjoyed to the full. f| In the well-sheltered harbour a large |g fleet, of launches and numerous sailing Ip craft find a home. The regatta, yacht p and power-boat, shimming and rowing pi | cloos control aquatil sport and co-ordinate y| their efforts in the* regatta at Christmas \pi time. The Tauranga Harbour, abounding cs in pretty places to visit, is a most popu- || lw locality for yachtsmen. The excellent £§ flihing to be obtained is a powerful atM Action, and visitors come from all parts Egs of the Dominion to enjoy the sport with J rod and line. 11 Excellent golf links are maintained on |H the Gate Pa racecourse, which is between || three and foot miles from the town. The & racec< >urße baa a track over a mile in cirig' cumferecce.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18356, 23 March 1923, Page 13
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