OFF FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 26, 27 December 1911, Page 24

OFF FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

THE SOUTH-BOUND EXPRESS GETS ON A GOOP| i Although Aucklanders are essentially seaslders In their holiday habile, the call of the golden sands lapped by the limpid sea having an Irresistible charm in the long summer days. become the Inland summer playing ground of the North—the great plateau In the middle of the Island, where Ruapehu rears his snow-capped peak. .Close by are smoking Ngaar Friday night’s express, one can see a good deal of the “Roof of the Island” In three days, and be back ■

Bad OF STEAM AS IT DRAWS OUT FROM AUCKLAND. on] Ua ’ le Aroha, and country districts are getting their fair quota of town visitors this season. The Main Trunk line opened up a new and fascinating pleasure resort, which must in time ess y vol cauo in this part of the world, and Tongariro. Those who are pushed for time can almost make a visit to New Zealand's National Park a week end affair. Leaving town by i’uesday morning. Good points from which to reach Ruapehu and his satellites are Ohakuue, Rangataua, or Waiouru.