THE NARKUNDA'S CRUISE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22618, 5 January 1937, Page 10

THE NARKUNDA'S CRUISE

ARRIVAL AT RUSSELL IMPRESSIONS OF TOURISTS [BY TEf.KGBAI'n —OWN CORRESPONDENT] RUSSELL, Monday After a fast trip from Auckland iu weather which, although fine for the most part, terminated in mist and rain, the Narkunda arrived this morning at Russell in continuation of her cruise. Excursions were made in the morning to Paihia and the Waitangi Falls, and the afternoon was spent in Russell. A special fishing party was formed apart from the tourist excursions, and returned with nearly 300 fish. All the passengers were delighted at the sights they had seen 'while in New Zealand, and many expressed a desire to return. Speaking of the Waikato district, one tourist said that it was the most English part of the country and ho Mas greatly impressed by the condition of the pastures and the cattle. Auckland was considered by many to bo one of the most beautiful places visited. The beauty of the War Memorial Museum, its utility and its commanding situation made it compare more than favourably with that of Melbourne. The .Bay of Islands itself was much admired by the tourists, many of whom said that in its harbours New Zealand had an attraction which no other country could claim. The Waitangi Falls also proved a subject of enthusiastic comment.

The Narkunda left Russell at six o'clock this evening for Sydney.