OTAU MOUNT.—In response to a general demand for a good inland trip as a change from the beaches, I would suggest going as far afield as Otau Mountain, which is a little less than 40 miles from Auckland. The best route is to Papakura, through Clevedon and up the Ness Valley. If desired, however, the Ness Valley can be reached through Howick, Whittord and Clevedon. Follow the A.A.A. Ness Valley signs from Clevedon and at the end of the metal turn up the hill to the right. Follow this road right over the top of the hills, where a glorious, extensive view can obtained. To the adventurous motorist only—if desired the road can be followed right through to Moumaukai Valley, returning via Hunua. A return could also be made by continuing up over the Otau Mountain a clay road all the way—and down to Clevedon again by a round trip of the mountain.

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 284, 21 February 1928, Page 7

OTAU MOUNT.—In response to a general demand for a good inland trip as a change from the beaches, I would suggest going as far afield as Otau Mountain, which is a little less than 40 miles from Auckland. The best route is to Papakura, through Clevedon and up the Ness Valley. If desired, however, the Ness Valley can be reached through Howick, Whittord and Clevedon. Follow the A.A.A. Ness Valley signs from Clevedon and at the end of the metal turn up the hill to the right. Follow this road right over the top of the hills, where a glorious, extensive view can obtained. To the adventurous motorist only—if desired the road can be followed right through to Moumaukai Valley, returning via Hunua. A return could also be made by continuing up over the Otau Mountain a clay road all the way—and down to Clevedon again by a round trip of the mountain.