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Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1927, Page 2

The report that the AYaiho suspension bridge is in daily use now for motor traffic between Wniho Gorge and Cook's river, is very pleasant reading alter the lofig wait fot- this necessary means of access further south. Tiie bridge opens up another twenty mile section on the main South road, and it is probably the most entrancing of the whole route. The roadway winds over two low saddles, Ornooeroa and Waikukupn. and there descends oil to the Cook’s Flat, doubtless the finest open river flat in Westland. As the I'oail winds its (somewhat tortuous why it mounts to a fair elevation, hut there is a rich reward in the magnificent ontlok which is presented at every turn. From the elevation reached there are magnificent panoramas of great hush country, nearly all big timber, with the snow-capped mountains for a background. It is an entrancing and arresting view and will command tile admiration of all who pass over the route. Westland has many beautiful hush drives, luit nothing exceeds the grandeur of the scenery along the route referred to. Soino years ago. Miss Biutgliat), the well-known travel writer of this country, who passed over the route in question on foot, described it as the finest in the world. There has been long delay in opening it for general motor traffic, hut flic facility is now there for travellers, and is being availed of. For scenic or holiday purposes the road will take the traveller close to Fox Glacier, and a short walk up a pretty hush track similar to Franz Josef, will bring the sightseer to a good lint where a near view of the glacier is obtainable. There will thus he ample to attract motor parties beyond the Wailio, and as the feature of the jotirnov becomes better known., it can be well understood the patronage south will grow. With the double visit of the two most accessible, glaciers in New Zealand possible, Westland lias scenic features which are unrivalled in the Dominion, and the need for advertising their existence of the ease possibilities of traffic and transport, are apparent. Once the fortunate position in regard to those scenic wonders is better known, Westland should become the Mecca of all touring motor parties up and down New Zealand.