WANAKA NOTES

Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1930, Page 2

WANAKA NOTES

(From a Correspondent). TOURIST TRAFFIC. Rid ing. parties continue to cross over the Pass into Westland, several parties continuing right through to the Glaciers. Several tramping parties have also crossed while several camping and mountaineering parties are camped in various parts of the district, including a pa rty of the Tara run Tramping Club. Mr A. Wilson, Inspector of Tourist Resorts will make the riding trio from the Fox next week to Makaron. Mr Porter, the well-known alpinist, will attempt Aspiring and Star Gazer, the highest peaks in the Wanaka district, early next month. Aii official of a North Island Mountaineering Club writes, after recently making the Haast Pass trip to the Glariers from Lake Wanaka: “I ;»m quite certain the Haast Pass trio has very promising possibilities, and with up-to-date accommodation facilities there is no reason why it should not rival the Milford Track.” Others write similarly, and man consider it has many advantages over other well advertised routes. Lord and Lady Latymer are arranging an elaborate camping, fishing and stalking holiday in South Westland. SPORTS MEETING. A first-class and well patronised fixture was held on New Year’s Day, arranged by the Sports Committee. There' were many keenly contested horse and J riding competitions which aroused much interest. There was a large outside' population present, re-

suiting in £2B being added to the Hall fund. Bazaars, art union rallies (permission of Internal Affairs Dept.), dances and general amusements were conducted during the evening, completing an enjoyable and successful day. GENERAL. A large draft of young horses will pass through shortly on route to Cromwell sale yards from South Westland. Mr Hex Dunning, has recently sold his farm and accommodation house, and will leave, shortly for the North Island. It is understood the accommodation House will in. future he conducted by Mrs Ewing, proprietress of Ewing’s Hostel. A cash presentation was made to Mr Dunning from friends in token of the esteem and respect the family were held during- their residence in the Valley. Guide Wake (Canterbury Mountaineering Club) has taken up employment with Janies’ Rack and Saddle Coy. The Otago Land Board have decided 10 offer for auction the sections vacant in the township. Good progress is being made on the Makaroa-llawea Road. It is estimated the local road system will be reached under 18 months. Another 9 to 10 months, with the same number of men, the Haast Pass (Westland boundary) should bo reached. Another seven miles of road formation will tap the spacious flat of the Haast Valley.