Waitara and Urenui.

A charming drive is to Urenui, about twenty miles, passing through Waitara half-way. The route abounds in spots of historic interest connected with the wars with the Maoris. Waitara possesses fine freezing-works and does a considerable shipping with Onehunga, Raglan, Kawhia and Mokau. From Urenui, the drive may be extended over Mount Messenger, where the hush gorge scenery is wonderfully fine, and down the Tongaporutu valley to