EXCURSIONS TO OHINEMURI.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1895, 29 January 1875, Page 3

EXCURSIONS TO OHINEMURI.

For years past Ohinemuri has been a favorite place of resort on holidays, for flthough until Very recently tlie Natives were not disposed to open the country to miners, the Jords of the soil (with one or,two exceptions) generally welcomed visitors. The exceptions were the few aged gentkmen whose conservative ideas would not let them associate with the ■" white trash." At no season of the year is a trip to Ohinemuri more agreeable than the present. The famous Belmont orchard and vineyard can be seen in all the glory of its abundant fruitfulness; peach orchards of the Maories are at their best—the fruit fast ripening; while the appearance of the willows and other home, trees, with the pretty river and mountain scenery, all contribute to making Ohinemuri one of the most attractive places within reach of persona who wish a day's outing. Under ordinary circumstances the trip is a pleasant one, and just now an additional interest attaches—the wished for gold. Longing eyes are turned in the direction of Ohinemuri for the supposed mineral wealth, and it is not therefore surprising to find that many persons have availed themselves of numerous opportunities offered to-day to spend their holiday in a trip to Ohinemuri. The Lalla Rookh left at half-past ten o'clock with sixty excursionists; the new steamer Pearl took a number (we did not learn how many), and the iron steamer built by Mr Seager, the name of which we do not know, took a private party of excursionists. The Manaia was to have gone, but the steamers above mentioned were found equal in carrying capacity for all that offered. jNo doubt a pleasant day •was spent, as the weather was favorable— not too hot.