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Waikato Independent, Volume III, Issue 184, 27 January 1906, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS.

TE AROHA. A BEAUTIFULLY situated health resort at the foot of Te Aroha Mountains, 115 miles by-rail from Auckland. Daily trains direct, also steam and rail service via Thames. Several excellent hotels and boarding-houses. Large supply of natural hot mineral waters, with first-class Baths,both public and private. The hot waters of Te Aroha are highly efficacious in cases of gout, rheumatism, dyspepsia, neuralgia, sciatica, eczema and other skin diseases, and in disorders of the urinary organs, liver and spleen; also in ailments due to excess of acidity. The medicinal drinking waters of Te Aroha are famous for their curative and tonic properties. Dr. Kenny, Government Resident Medical Officer, may be consulted by visitors. Male and female attendants at the Bathing Pavilion. Picturesque mountain and forest scenery in the immediate neighbourhood of the Baths. There are two tennis courts and a bowling green in the Public Domain adjoining the Pavilion. Te Arofia, with its agreeable baths and pleasant surouudings, is pre-eminently a place for rest and mental recuperation. ' Bath Fees—From 4d to Is. Medical Fees. —For visitors—Te Aroha Township. In cases where Resident Medical Officer visits patient, 10s 6d per visit. In cases where patient visits Resident Medical Officer at consulting rooms, 7s 6d per consultation. Reduced rates for residents. THE HERMITAGE, SOUTHERN ALPS. Tariff. —los per day for first seven days; 8s per day thereafter. Children between the ages of three and twelve, half price. Splendid Glacier Excursions. —The Tasman (one of the largest glaciers in the world), Hooker, and Mueller Glaciers are easily traversed by visitors from the Hermitage. Guides, Horses and Alpine Equipment provided. Cooks’ Tourist Coupons accepted at Hermitage. LAKE TE ANAU AND MILFORD SOUND. The overland route from Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound is one of the finest scenic tracks known. Te Anau is reached from Dunedin and Invercargill by tram (50 miles). At the head of the Lake (which is 38 miles long) is Glade House (Government) available for the accommodation of visitors. Tariff.—los per day for the first seven days; 8s per day thereafter. Children between the ages of three and twelve half-price. At Glade House a guide is obtained for the overland Alpine trip. There are buts at convenient distances on the track, Accommodation House at Milford, and an oil launch on Milford Sound. Lake Manapouri is easily accessible from Lake Te Anau. All information as to these and other routes of travel, fares, accommodation, etc., is supplied free on application to the Government Department of Tourist and Health Resorts, Wellington, or on inquiry at the Branch offices at Te Aroha. Auckland, Rotorua, Wairoa, H. 8., Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill. Minister in Charge of the Tourist and Health Resorts— Hon. Sir Joseph Ward, K.C.M.G. Superintendent—T. E. Donne, Wellington. The Superintendent invites correspondence. LAKE WAIKARE MOAN A. Lake House, established recently by the Government for the accommodation of Tourists, stands in a beautiful situation on the shores of Waikaremoana. Tariff.—los per day for first seven days; 8s per day thereafter. Excellent trout fishing, charming water excursions. Oil launch and rowing boats on the Lake. HAMNER HOT SPRINGS. Hanmer Hot Mineral Springs and Government Spa. Good accommodation at the Government Spa. Mr J. B. Gould, Manager. Tariff. —First Class, 7s per day for first seven days; 6s per day thereafter. Second Class, 4s per day for first seven days; 8s per day thereafter. Natural Hot Mineral Water Swimming and Private Baths; Hot Air and Douche Baths and Massage. ROTORUA, THE WORLD’S SANATORIUM. Rotorua (elevation, 915 feet). Best hot mineral baths in the world, pleasant climate, large and comfortable hotels and boarding-houses. Numerous attractive side-trips by steamer, coach and buggy. Spouting Geysers, Boiling Springs and Lakes, Miniature Volcanoes, and other Thermal Marvels abound. Beautiful Forest, River and Lake Scenery. Government Sanatorium for the treatment of invalids. Charges. —Ordinary patients, 80s per week; Friendly Society patients, 21s per week. Dr, A. S. Wohlmann, Government Balneologist (late of Bath, England), and his assistant, Dr. W. B. Craig, may be consulted at the Government Spa. T ARAWERA-W AIM AN GU ROUT The most popular excursion from Rotorua is the round trip to Lakes