The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is in corporated the West Coast Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1931 THE SOUTHERN ASSET.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 September 1931, Page 4

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is in corporated the West Coast Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1931 THE SOUTHERN ASSET.

With the steady improvements in the main road into the south district, more inicl more people will he attached to that pleasing locality. The authorities deserve every credit for the substantial work done of late in carrying out extensive improvements to the highways and Government road. Quite n number of bridges have been erected, all of a. substantial nature and of lasting material. The road surface is excellent for motoring, and the wnoie condition of the access leaves no excuse for not visiting and enjoying the many attractions of South Westland. This is the off-season of the year, and accounts for the minimum of traffic now using the roads, but in the season, there should he an accession of traffic of all kinds to enjoy the many pleasing features which the south provides. At the same time, ninny, are inclined to the view that the present is the best time to enjoy the . mountain scenery, because all the high places have a complete mantle of snow, and the conditions for ski-:ug arc at this

time, ideal. But the south does not ca’i the mountaineers only'. The general scenery provided by bush, lake and stream ifcto be seen on all sides. Lovers of bush and bird life may pass many a pleasant hour along some of the sylvan tracks where- the birds make their hfyints. The Jakes are invariably, .of dark water and give hack reflections of forest, mountain and cloud which, duplicates the glories of the south. These features are mentioned in this detail to emphasise the assets of the south and to suggest to our readers that a pilgrimage to South Westland will well repay the visitor. Besides the charm of the scenery all along the route, there is the balm of the air in the southern district which is a tonic in itself. Westland is fortunate indeed to ‘havie nature’s handiwork so lavishly displayed, for here are the goods to justify the widest advertisement of the- district attractions abroad. The visitor is well catered for en route. Local residents have shown commendable enterprise in catering for the tourist and holiday maker, while excellent motor services are available for quick transport to all. points, Everything has been done to attract , more people south, and the arrangements are now so colnplete that tlic influx of visitors must, result, There are many prospects to please in the south, and visitors have a choice of selection as to the form of pastime to be indulged in when enjoying a holiday in the south. The fame of the district must now have spread far and wide. Visitors from all parts of the world have enjoyed, the beauties of the south, and much travelled celebrities have extolled the unique attractions of the south. Those who come after will he able to endorse their whole hearted verdict, for, the scenic charm of South Westland never fails to impress all visitors, and to register a quiet resolve that if possible a return visit will be fully justified.