Possibly in the area known as Opanake, later known as Kaihu, near Dargaville. Photograph shows the name "Opanaki Hot[el]", taken circa 1930. See photograph in Railways Album 1 (PA1-f-050, p. 6)
Opanaki Hotel
Railways album 1
Date: [Circa 1930]
By: New Zealand Railways
Reference: PA1-f-050
Description: Photographs of large groups of people taken on tours run by New Zealand Railways, using rail and road transport. The album covers various trips taken by large groups of unidentified people, mostly in the North Island, and only as far south as Tokaanu and the Whanganui River. They travelled by rail, by road and by ferry. Very few of the photographs have captions, but several are labelled "Commerce trip", and include images of farming, ploughing, stock sales yards, and a large group of men picnicking around a hangi (p. 14). There are a few South Island views, including Lincoln College and Akaroa Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with canvas cover, red spine, entitled "Tours Book B1"; 36.5 x 49.5 cm