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

Pembroke

Pembroke is picturesquely situated on Lake Wanaka, 184 miles from Dunedin, and about forty miles to the north of Cromwell. It is increasing in general estimation as one of the pleasure resorts of the Lake country. Cobb and Co.'s coaches leave twice weekly for Queenstown, via Cardrona, and the Crown range of hills, and twice a week via Cromwell. A little paddle steamer runs to the head of the lake, Weka Island, and Glendhu Bay, and arrangements can be made beforehand for chartering her for special occasions. Lake Wanaka is a beautiful sheet of water, surrounded with fascinating natural scenery. Weka Island is very charming, and has on its summit a small but beautiful lake about three acres in extent named Rototui; and from the highest point of the island the visitor obtains a magnificent view. Glendhu Bay is a broad and picturesque lagoon, which gives enchanting reflections of the neighbouring scenery. A view of Lake Hawea can be obtained from the high ground above Driftwood Bay. The Makaroa and Otetenui valleys are also places of great beauty. Excursions can be made by alpine climbers to Mount St. Bernard, Symon's Crags, with Mount Aspiring, 10,000 feet high, in full view before them; and Mount Alba, another beautiful peak, entails only a little exertion to ascend it. The township of Pembroke is in the Cardrona riding of Lake county, and is part of the electoral district of Wakatipu. Its population at the census of 1901 was 130. Pembroke has a post and telegraph office, and mails are received, and despatched, twice a week.