TE AROHA.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 18, 30 April 1892, Page 443

TE AROHA.

One of the most interesting places in the Auckland Province is Te Aroha. It lies 115 miles distant from the City of Auckland, in a southerly direction, at the foot of Mount Aroha— ».e., the Mountain of Love. It has for several years been justly celebrated for the efficacy of its Hot Springs, especially in cases of rheumatism and dyspepsia. The Domain Board have laid out the lower slopes of the mountain, and erected substantial bath houses, which contains both public and private baths. A capital drinkingfountain has been constructed for the use of visitors strolling through the upper portion of the domain. There is also a tennis ground.

The Club and Hot Springs Hotels are within a few yards of the baths ; the Palace is some little distance. The township consists of one principal street, with several shops. The scenery resembles that usually met with in the vicinity of other Hot Springs, but the river is picturesque and sinuous, and excellent boats and canoes can be hired at a very moderate price. The mining township of Waiorongomai is three miles distant, and there is a capital view to be obtained from the summit of the mountain.