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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Drives

Drives.

In this, as in so many other respects, Auckland must be awarded first place. Through Parnell to Remuera, and on through Panmure to Howick, returning by Otahuhu, Mangere, Onehunga, Epsom, and Mount Eden, is, perhaps, the pet drive of the district; and, though it can be all done comfortably in the day, the time might be most enjoyably lengthened. The view from Mount Hobson, in Remuera, is second only to that from Mount Eden, and that from Mangere Mount is little if at all inferior. In the other direction, the Three Kings, Mount Roskill, and Mount Albert districts are well worth seeing, as are also Avondale, Waikumete, Swanson—named after the “Honourable Willy”—Titirangi, and other places near at hand. The Titirangi Ranges may be reached by vehicle; but as the sights there are in the rough places, horseback is a better mode of travelling.

On the North Shore there are some very enjoyable drives. All round Lake Takapuna, though unfortunately, not very close to its waters, there is a road good enough even for cyclists; and Northcote, Birkenhead, and Chelsea, though served by different steamers from those usually employed between Auckland and Devonport, may all be reached by interesting and fairly good roads. There is a coach road from Devonport to Warkworth, via the Wade, Orewa, Waiwera and Puhoi; but as little of it has been metalled, it is agreeable under favourable conditions only.