I so believe and endorse efforts to set up a more welcoming sign/s for folk coming to Mercury Bay and the Coromandel Peninsula.
Many towns both within New Zealand and internationally have such signs with an icon which portrays the uniqueness of the area. Mercury Bay has ,I believe a plethora of attractions which cannot be portrayed with one attraction being high lighted.
If asked why this town is the best in the world it is impossible to say why in one sentence.
Consequently some statement that is all encompassing would be more suitable than one that signifies one aspect of our area .
I see the word smorgasbord as one that offers a wide selection on offer where the participant can indulge to the level they desire in whatever is on offer.
A possibility could be:
“Come sample the smorgasbord of attractions and delights”
Or something along these lines.
I would envisage a board with a collage of attractions behind the sign showing some of our attractions. There have been some absolutely beautiful photos of our region posted on facebook and these could hopefully be put onto a sign in collage form.
There could be several different collages in different venues .
Local photographers could be asked to design a display board.
Also do we just need one welcome phrase?
Why not have several?
We have so many attractions here which could be shared.
Back to the use of the word smorgasbord it to me allows the reader to indulge in one attraction fully eg. Fishing or hiking or where one could have a small taste of a variety of delights eg the stunning scenery, the beaches, the thermal attractions, the sea, shopping, or food and restaurants. Or try something else on the menu.
Just a thought to add to this much valued discussion.
