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Waikato Independent, Volume VII, Issue 464, 23 January 1908, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOUEIST RESORTS. TE AROHA. A BEAUTIFULLY situated healtl resort at the foot of Te Arch; Mountains, 115 miles by rail from Audi land. Daily trains direct, also stcan and rail service via Thames. Severn excellent hotels and boarding-houses Large supply of natural hot miners waters, with first-class Baths,both public and private. The hot waters of T Aroha are highly efficacious in cases o gout, rheumatism, dyspepsia, neuralgia sciatica, eczema and other skin diseases and in disorders of the urinary organs liver and spleen ; also in ailments due t< excess of acidity. The medicinal drinking waters of T< Aroha are famous for their curative ant tonic properties. Dr. Kenny, Govern ment Resident Medical Officer, may b< consulted by visitors. Male and femalt attendants at the Bathing Pavilion. Picturesque mountain and foresl scenery in the immediate neighbourhood °f the Baths. There arc two tennis courts and a bowling green in the Public Domain adjoining the Pavilion. Te Aroha, with its agreeable baths anc pleasant suroundings, is pre-eminently s 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 fid per consultation. Reduced rates for residents. 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, 30s 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. TARAWERA-WAIMANGU ROUT The most popular excursion from Rotorua is the round trip to Lakes Tarawera, Rotomahana, and the mammoth AVaimangu Geyser, which frequently hurls its water, mud and stones a thousand feet skywards. The coach route passes the beautiful Lakes of Tikitapu and Rotokakahi, and lands passengers at the ruined village of Te W airoa. Thence boats convey the visitors across Lakes Tarawera and Rotomahana to the great Geyser. Tariff. —For Government Accommodation House, overlooking Geyser, 10s per day for first seven days; 8s thereafter. LAKE TE ANAU AND MILFORD SOUND. The overland route from Lake Tc Auau to Milford Sound is one of the finest scenic tracks known. Tc Anau is reached from Dunedin and Invercargill by train (50 miles). At the head of the Lake (which is 38 miles long) is Glade House (Government) available for the accommodation of visitors. Tariff.—-10s 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 huts 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 Invcrcargilk _ _ Minister in Charge of the Tourist and Health Resorts— Hon. Sir Joseph Ward, K.C.M.G. Superintendent— T. E, Donne, Welington. The Superintendent invites correspondence. 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 WAKATIPU. Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by mountains of impressive grandeur, is the most easily accessible of the Southern Lakes. Government steamers on the Lake. Grand Alpine Excursions. Beautiful drives.