. Natal province : descriptive guide and official hand-book . to the right in the distance will again be seen the VALLEY OF A Thousand Hills. with Table Mountain forming a conspicuous centre-piece. The land below, and to the right, is part of a large native six miles away are the Umlaas Water Falls, about 100 feet high, andwhich, owing to their formation, are said to be the prettiest falls in district is peculiarly attractive to collectors of moths and butterflies,and to those who have the courage to explore the more rugged parts of thecountry the scenery pre
. Natal province : descriptive guide and official hand-book . to the right in the distance will again be seen the VALLEY OF A Thousand Hills. with Table Mountain forming a conspicuous centre-piece. The land below, and to the right, is part of a large native six miles away are the Umlaas Water Falls, about 100 feet high, andwhich, owing to their formation, are said to be the prettiest falls in district is peculiarly attractive to collectors of moths and butterflies,and to those who have the courage to explore the more rugged parts of thecountry the scenery presents many interesting charms. From this point up toTHORNVILLE, which is the junction for the RICHMOND BRANCH, the finestmaize grown in the world is cultivated. For this reason land is readily takenup should any go into the market ; in addition to maize -potatoes, pumpkins,and other vegetables are largely grown. The land is wonderfully fertile, andyields more per acre per annum than in any other part of the colony. Dairyfarming is also successfully Cato Ridge Station • AltitudeDistance 2497 miles. CAMPERDOWN.— Leaving Cato Ridge we may still enjoy -looking towards the east—the magnificent expanse of bold rugged country,indeed, the view from Camperdown station is one of thefinest outlooks along this line. Camperdown is a favourite resort for Durbanpeople during the warmer months of the year, and has the advantage of acomfortably-appointed brick-built hotel. Interesting excursions may be made inthe district, and eight miles away, in a pretty situation, will be found thelargest body of fresh water in Natal the new dam constructed for Durbanswater supply. The lake is two miles long, and at some points is over 800 yardswide. UMLAAS ROAD.—From this coign of vantage we are afforded a grand prospect of the mountain range in the distance. r AltitudeDistance 2606 miles. l 17
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