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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Greenvale House

Greenvale House (James Robertson Thomson, proprietor), Half Moon Bay. This well-known accommodation house is a wood and iron building, charmingly situated on an elevated position overlooking the magnificent bay. It has recently been doubled in size, and contains a drawing-room, dining and smoking-rooms, and a large number of bedrooms capable of accommodating fifty visitors. Though high, the site is remarkably sheltered, and a magnificent view is obtained from the verandah. There are about twenty-three acres attached to the premises, with gardens, lawns and flower-beds. Mr Thomson farms 408 acres of land, which he holds with a right to purchase, besides ninety-four acres of reserve. Milk, butter and eggs are raised on the estate. Mr Thomson was the first to provide accommodation for visitors to Stewart Island, and has enlarged the premises from time to time as required.