THERMAL DISTRICT

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21305, 5 October 1932, Page 7

THERMAL DISTRICT

ROTORUA'S HEALING POWERS New Zenlnnders do not. lack reminders from distinguished visitors that they inhabit the "Wonderland of tho Pacific." During many years man# tourists havo recorded their amazement at the marvels of the thermal region, but Rotorua doserves to be just as well known for tho medicinal powers of its natural waters, which have brought relief to many sufferers from rheumatism and similar troubles. The State Spa at Rotorua has all manner of mineral water baths, with vapour variations, massage and other treatment by experts. The beautiful grounds include bowling greens and tennis courts. Golf links and t.ho world's beS.t angling waters aro close .'by. Men and women who aro weary and jaded, although, perhaps, not'troubled by rheumatism and other ills for which tho town offers a cure, can find relief and refreshment in and about. Rotorua. Iho waters will be helpful tonic, and the visitors have a rhoico of many pleasant scenes for delightful outings. Nature's wild play with bubbling mud and hissing water may give an impression to an unscientific stranger that New Zealand is distinctly a counfty in the making and that the settled parts havo not long cooled down, but it is a geological fact that New Zealand is one of the.-world's oldest countries and is actually the remnant of a huge continent. The thermal wonderland is ono of nature's eccentricities. There are small geysers and giants; gushers and sprayers; plomping "porridgepotsseething cauldrons which give a verv realistic semblance c-f jyeparations for "diabolical banquets;. cham-pagne-bowls" and ' soda, syphons ; of azure hue, turquoise blue, and emerald; tinted terraces and richly-colcnred cli -- One high hill has- been so gorgeous y painted bv the hand Of nature that it is known as "Rainbow Mountain.