THE IDEAL MOTORING HOLIDAY Take the Lake Road to Queenstown Return through Sunny Central ' Otago SHEN the road between Kingston and Queenstown was formed it= a B JMW '> - ’/ , route which has captured the admiration of every motorist who has travelled t —> over it-the sunshine route through the Lakes District of Central Otago It g is a route which must appeal to everyone. Those who follow it see majestic iiX * J I A-W Ml peak towering above depths of Lake Wakajpu < of snow-capped ranges, the leafy lanes and quiet happiness of the rugged splendour of Central Otago with its cavernous cliffs, its outcropping ] ting from the hillsides in mighty buttresses, and precipitous gorges with their. tales of hidden gold. No greater variety of scenic attractions isl to be found on any other ; oute || |» ||H :: in New Zealand; no other route can offer such a wide appeal to those who seek the itU ||W ? perfect holiday. __ . . . r* -J. „ Jfr. zfSb*— * * * v ‘ To drive from Kingston to Queenstown is a delightful , Mrtonste | will be as eharmed with their drive along the east shore of far-famed Wakatipu as th y will be satisfied with the safety and good surface of the roa . . BWKIc,, ’ It was not far from here that Fox.and “s ]g makiQg the Arrow, accumulating unheard of quanto ot go he followed and the Arrow ; nocturnal excursions to replenish stores untff on y ne of other stories equaUy \ ISOM became a gold miners Mecca, ine country ruuuuocx i cafiefiod Lv z/ z as romantic Those who find pleasure in delving into the past will be amply satisfied by g - what inquiries into Arrowtown’s past will reveal. f , - , v' From Queenstown, the motorist travels wHch stiff S' ' • ‘ T < U-' - ' from there the road runs parallel for miles witn rliffc tower skvwards | , . : '- - . its wealth from the prying hands of man. On eithe gcuintorSvith fanciful ideas I ' ' 1 ’ x z .. ” and strange rock figures or.the the successful f ... ' -f its fertility by Alexandra and the surrounding districts. 1 z - | Roxburgh another rich fruit-growing centre, Millers Flat, and Raes Junction com- - t a Koxourgn, anomer ricn iiu e & motorist begins his homeward run for 5plete the Central trip and j; c + v irt ir which the past and present are blended ‘ WALLACETOWN LUMSDEN JK?pl - .. Li BAIRD’S WALLACETOWN HOTEL Catering for Travellers by I |jg I _ southland’s leading Road or Rail. ' ' ‘ licensed hotel s (8 miles from Invercargill) L \ ♦, ' Only the Best Brands of Wines and t ? Spirits in stock. Speight’s Ale o k A HEARTY WELCOME AWAITS i A;< tourists, and motorists (' ■ u.' ' f ’Phone 1379 Invercargill. M. L. BAIRD, Proprie ess. ABOVE—Arroxotown } the centre oj the gold-mining area, ‘ r>ATT wav BELOW—View of Alexandra, showing bridge over the Molyneux River. LUMSDEN kaUjWAx —Eutow HOTEL, LUMSPEN QUEENSTOWN __ _ QUEENSTOWN_ J ——— ... A . Official C.T.A., M.U. and P.S.A. r . WHEN VISITING t House. Queenstown and EgUnton Visitors W SHT R A9l D WHIsN Vlb ' ' Superior TOBACCO C pHOTOGRAPHfC FRUIT and COBiFECTJONERY queenstown A " b “ ,B "° as ’ a A. McAlister |Wh FRUITS i ■4l •) i 0 yW liTTfe ‘ ’Phone 21S. Box 14, Lumsden. H ICE CREAMS - MILK . FRFSH FRUIT O ! " E* TMPI TELEPHONE 10. southland TIMES AGENT W Eor a Refreshing Drink patronize our Marble Bar. ribbon ritu Lumsden’s Leading Hotel P, MCCULLOUGH - - Proprietor. | MISSCS M. Slid W. MlllhOllaUd CONFECTIONERY Z." ~ , ~“j — BALLARAT STREET, QUEENSTOWN. ALL ROADS MEET HERE FOR EGLINTON AND QUEENSTOWN LUMSDEN RESIDENTS " " RO ™%EL AIL HOLn>AY nd CAMPE RS McCIUITHY’S MOUNTAINEER HOTEL ER^s rApS™ ITJMSDEN Shop Here for 5 QUEENSTOWN. “ m Official C.T. and w.A. and M.U. House QUALITY MEAT UM I Central Situation. the SOUTIILAND TIMES. SB? 1 - Tle 316 SPe ‘ OX BEEF, WETHER MUTTON. . | C ’ T ’ Fi ? s n t d ATcommodltioT 58 r,..'0., w « J. A. c. UA.N, CPU.,.,J O«.Gorf, - O» IIT JiJ f REES STRI^ J QUISsTOWN JOHNSON’S STORE, LUMSDEN w> DRIPPS f .o. — Where Motorists to Eglinton and Queenstown may purchase every ’Phone 22 LUMSDEN. ZT thing they require at keen prices. | Rhone 22. i McBRIDE ? s HOTEL, Queenstown ALEXANDRA We have a complete stock of Fishing and Camping Gear. The Leading Tourist House in the Lakes District offering every CALEDONIAN HOTEL CALL ON US WHEN PASSING THROUGH MOSSBURN " possible convenience for the travelling public. ALEXANDRA GROCERIES - CLOTHING - HARDWARE C.TA. and M.U. HOUSE. MODERATE TARIFF. < c “ We carry the largest stock in Lumsden. CrOSbie’S Railway Hotel, ’Phone 9. P.O. Box 7. Tariff; 12/6 Dayj £3 10/ _ per • FHO N?— P °- BOX --- -I First clTa— atiom ’ ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY MID LAKE AND MOUNTAIN SCENERY.’ ALEX> Proprietor. PAjRAJVA Moderate Tariff. MRS B. CURTIS, Proprietress. ~ * • .. .. j Telephone 4. — PICTURESQUE PARAWA .ms' c. crosbie, p,qpu.umB. | C Fisherman and the travelling public «s>» «■ ra WR lE® arc assured of a warm we.come at Y O U It S A O fit ffil 1 > S sMWI PARAWA HOTEL • in iUlgg _ —* Motorists QUEENSTOWN dEWI [. Plume and Super Plume Pumps L. T. PADGET, Proprietor. and 1 ■ jarrowtown Campers GKOCEBIES . drapery. hardware. CRITERION Your holiday will not be complete if you do not visit We can supply all your require- * f < j CLUB HOTEL HISTORIC ARROWTOWN ments at ,owest prices. DAILY DELIVERY to all parts of town and ALEXANDRA ■'j lim Centre of the Goldfields. ■ MOTOR CAMPS. c.T. and W.A., M.U. and P.S.A. • Visitors will find every comfort Drinks « WRk travelling d at the and Royal Ice Cream always on hand. W OIW I llll£Uinot Alim I refreshments for the trav g CENTRAL HOTEL J • ® V M O® 1121166 OS 10 Wil J £3 io/- per Us H A Renovated throughout xatllOA £9 IOIrCS - TELEPHONE 4. r H H Excellent Table, best brands Wines. ATHOL ibllOo { h I and Spirits. Speights Ale on tap. , , 1 n n t-i M. CAHILL (late of Fairfax). H l ■ r Phone 2M Arrowtown. — -- ■ Phone 19111. JBOXbI. proprietor. J* G. MacPIIERSON, Proprietor. L__— — — •' — LOWBURN FERRY When Visiting ARROWTOWN—the Holidaymakers’ Paradise UKL LOWBURN EEOTEL ~~ ETTRICK BUY YOUR REQUIREMENTS FROM US WATTE’!’ A heart y vzelcome together with unexcelled accomodation and every modern rilWWßli'W' UAWT Groceries, Campers’Requirements, Drapery, Clothing, Boots & Hardware OKiIMFIWJKki XlUAKaij comfort awaits travellers through Central Otago. ETTRICK SfiOTSlild ’PHONE 3, ARROWTOWN. Situated on the bank of the Oreti 4 Miles from Cromwell on Clutha River Bank with excellent Fishing, — ; BIG TREE AND SUPER SHELL PUMPS. River. Spend a happy week-end Shooting, Tennis and Golf. ' ' . fishing in this locality. Approved C.T. and A.A. House. Tariff weekly by arrangement. ’ McGILL & SAUNDERS LTD. Excellent Accommodation I| | A. R. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. [ I I GENERAL MERCHANTS, ARROWTOWN mrs mclean, Proprieties,. CROMWELL bOIM Ml . ? CCTrS thLsouthland times. GRANT’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL gUEEVSTOHW QUEENSTOWN CROMWELL Newly SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS I ZZ 1 ’ • jI I The ideal house for a holiday In I g — Palmyra House T t SS H LAUREL BANK queenstown A M ..as QOTEnYtOWN Ftel Class 7^ mm «d.tlon. IWMWWyWI TARIFF MODERATE. n QUEENSTOWN Excellent Cuisine. c - B - wtchell , Overlooking Lake and Park. MODERATE TARIFF z Proprietor | TELEPHONE 30A, MILLERS FLAT. Tariff 9/6 day, R2 17/6 week. ROXBURGH y GERKEN, Proprietor. | Telephone 60 P.O. Box 112. o. OVERTON, Proprietor. Telephone 31, Queenstown. Q ate of Q Ore j — P.O. Box 12, Queenstown. GOLDFIELDS HOTEL, ROXBURGH I QUEENSTOWN’S MODERN A & M LUCKIE SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION FOR THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC frrpcmrp F Grocery and Hardware Store tariff w- pax - by u , e week. —r/versdale' ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY IN SUNNY CENTRAL ° E iotersdale El ' Quality Goods— ' —Prompt Service- telephones. p.o. box «. ' -Lowest Prices BEACH-HOUSE steele (i.<e »» “ QUEENSTOWN -J J? KELLY, Proprietor. | for the convenience of campers — I GBAHD HOTEL, HOXBUKGH h We have established a Branch Store on the Camping ™ s Se O ment e Eve H r°y U convemSc e e T 7~“ C ; T ; and W ’ A ’ WAI KAKA Ground, where our same high standard of service will nrevai I and excellent service fc offered the ■ f ' and M.U. House. r— — P aIL travelling public MOTORISTS! VISIT THE MCNEILL & TRIPP LTD. nm '“ flhTllA&ißfc THONE SL_P.O. BOX 24. CF,NERAL MERCHANTS G)ITFFN«?TnnrAT j. j. &m. O’Connell, C. L. BLAKELY, moderate tariff UJhlNrin/w (qIUEEINbIOWN (late of Invercargill) l Proprietor. First class Meals and Refreshments TELEPHONE 8. P.O, BOX 73. Proprietresses J. CORCORAN, Proprietor.
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