A WONDERFUL ASSET

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 75, 26 September 1932, Page 9

A WONDERFUL ASSET

"I don't tMnk that,you New Zealanders know .a fraction of the value bt some of your. natural : -.assets,"' remarked a distinguished visitor a few'years ago.-"Take Kqtorua> for- example;;, Apdrt -from -.the geysers^ cauldrons,' : and;-other thermal marvels, Rotorua is a magician as a healthgiver with its wonderful waters. If Rotorua were in Europe:or North .America it would attract more.health-seekers than all other :spaß-put together." Similar tributes have been paid by. other .tourists from many countries.. Unquestionably Geyserland can do good tb/the' body.as well as to the soul. Long ago1 the Natives found healing In'the wonderful waters of. Rotorua. 'In those--waters, .deftly': medicated- by- Nature, healtb-seekers from many- countries have found; relief from various forms of rheumatism, dyspepsia, . and troubles ,of the liver and 'skin.' The- State Spa.at Eotorua has all manner of mineral water baths, with vapour variations, electric thrills, massage and other' treatment ,by experts. The ■ beautiful grounds include bowling greens md tennis .courts.-Golf: links are: also conveniently ■near, and the, world's best angling-waters are close by. ; As-th.e progressive-town of Rotorua is .linked; by .rail _yv;ith~ Auckland and Wellington-r^easy jpurniya--the springs and geysers "iri'tHat locality are" the-Best ,known, but the.,w.hole regipn_is notable for its many remarkable spectacles, some of .'whinh: rather' belong ~<to, :a fairyland than to an inferno. Men and women who are jaded can find relief- and refreshment at Rotorua, where visitors have a choica.of niany pleasant scenes for delightful 'outings.. -," .--.•■ ... -.j± - -.•■-■- .■ ■