In the back of beyond
Rotorua – Wairakei – Tikitere – Auckland – Westport – Murchison – Lyell, May–June 1929
Shipping information indicates that Ross was in New Zealand from April 28 to June 21, 1929, crossing the country from Bluff to Auckland. This situates his stay in Rotorua very likely in June 1929, while his mentioned stay in some places on the south island was likely May 1929.
Colin Ross. Am Ende der Welt. In: Haha Whenua - das Land, das ich gesucht. Mit Kind und Kegel durch die Südsee. 4. Aufl. Leipzig: F.A. Brockhaus; 1933; 084-090, 80 recto, verso, 96 recto bottom.
Route: Oceania-Asia Trip 1928-30