A FORTNIGHT AT OWAKA.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5334, 24 January 1906, Page 3

A FORTNIGHT AT OWAKA.

AN IDEAL HOLIDAY RESORT,

Mr D. M'lntosh, accompanied by his son, Master David, and Master Stanley Pickett, returned to Lawrence on Saturday night after having spent a fortnight's holiday at Owaka Mouth. During the time they were away the weather was all that could be desired, and a most enjoyable time was spent in boating and fishing and in visiting the many beauty spots in the neighborhood. They also speak in the very highest terms of the excellent accommodation they received at Mr Geo. Kollberg's accommodation house and the interest this gentleman and his wife displayed in catering for the comfort and pleasure of their patrons. The charges Mr M'lntosh found to be extremely moderate, only 25s per week being charged for the excellent accommodation, with a boat ever at command, and this is a feature he thinks will appeal strongly to many who are in need of a quiet, refreshing holiday at a minimum of cost.

Leaving Lawrence on the morning of the Bth January they reached their destination about 1 p.m., and after making themselves comfortable and getting the lay of the country by a cursory look around during the afternoon they were ready by next morning to begin their excursions to the various beauty spots -in the neighborhood. Their first outing was to the ocean beach which was reached by boating across the river. After enjoying an al fresco meal on the sands they spent the remainder of the day exploring False Island and Cannibal Bay, places of interest both from a picturesque and historical point of view. The next day was spent in boating on the Catlins lake, a beautiful sheet of water, and in visiting places of interest around its shores. About halfway up they landed and boiled the billy, and afterwards visited the Ratanui school. The next feature of interest visited was the Avonderful blowhole, to which they were guided by Mr Patrick, of Waitahuna, who annually spends his holidays in the Owaka district. They were very much interested in this gigantic work of Nature. The hole is about half an acre in i extent with ,a depth of 170 ft, and is situated over a large cave, into which the ocean waves sweep. The edge of this monstrous hole Is overgrown with beautiful ferns and native shrubs. The next two days (Friday and Saturday) were spent in boating, fishing, and shell gathering. The river they found to be teeming with trout and a most enjoyable time was spent. Sunday proved a wet day, and the party which had been considerably augmented, remained indoors until the evening when the Owaka Church was attended. On Monday the blowhole was again visited, Mr M'lntosh this time acting as guide to the new arrivals. On the following day (Tuesday), the party, now numbering 16, had a most enjoyable picnic in the neighborhood of False Island, Mr Patrick acting as honorary photographer. On ! Wednesday the party again visited Catlins Lake, and went up the Catlins River about 4 miles to Bates' landing. The river I is a beautiful narrow stretch of water and is an ideal place for boating in the summer time, as the trees which line each bank meet overhead and form a complete canopy, while their reflections in the clear, calm water beneath are beautiful and something to remember: After lunching on the bank a walk of four miles took the party to the beautiful falls. On the way thither a number of houses situated in dense bush were passed, as also was the Hinepapa school, which is situated in a quiet nook. The morning of the " 18th was spent on the beach gathering shells and rock oysters, and also securing a quantity of shell grit, which is plentiful in this locality, for fowls. In the evening Hungerford's well was visited. The feature of interest in this well is that at night it is surrounded by glow worms, and these shining down into the clear, placid Avater create a beautiful and enchanting sight. The 19th was spent in gathering ferns in the morning and boating in the afternoon and evening, and on the following morning preparations were made for the homeward journey.

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