course, breaking into small cascades and pods, but ever hurrying, like a picture of eternal motion. Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful aspects of this northern scenery. They make a river or stream interesting, and form a rendezvous for photographers and artists.
WHANGAREI TO RUSSELL
A number of obsolete carriages were drawn into the Whangarei station, and we soon puffed away on the journey to Opua. From there we travelled to Russell by launch. Of the journey I have conflicting impressions, for the train was as discomforting as the scenery was pleasing. We averaged about 15 miles an hour, and halted for long periods each time we happened to gain a few miles on our timetable. Whangarei was not long passed when Kamo station appeared. Near-by are the famous springs which have such remarkable curative value. There were no halt and lame for Kamo, and we were soon puffing past fern-filled valleys and rippling streams, until we drew up in front of Waro, where are the remarkable limestone formations which have a monopoly of the local penny postcards. The naturally-placed blocks of limestone stand one on the other, and with dead trees scattered between them, they assume the shapes of devils, angels and other characters of the next world. Had I not made the train journey, I would certainly have motored out to Waro from Whangarei, for the
