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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue XVI, 17 October 1903, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS; THERMAL SPRINGS, WONDERLANDS, SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES, AND HEALTH-GIVING SPAS. ( —-3 T E 2V IR OH A. ! A beautifully situated health and holiday resort at the foot of the Aroha Mountain, 115 miles South of Auckland ; accessible by rail direct or by steamer and railway ' via the Thames. It has several good hotels and boarding-houses. There is a large supply of hot mineral water, with excellent public and private BATHS. The ( hot waters are 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. Dr. Kenny is the Government Resident Medical Officer, and may be consulted. Male and ’ Female Attendants in charge of the Baths. There are two Tennis Courts and a Bowling Green in the Public Domain adjoining the Bathing Pavilion. ( WORLD’S SANATORIUM. I ROTORUA, on the shores of the lake of the same name, 915 feet above sea-level, is 171 miles South of Auckland, with which city it is connected by a daily railway service. it is the Centre of New Zealand’s Thermal Wonderland, audits unequalled natural Hot Mineral Waters are sure remedies for many painful and distressing ailments. The climate is healthy and temperate ; there are several large and comfortable hotels and many 1 boarding-houses. Easy facilities for side-trips are provided by steamer, coach and buggy. Spouting Geysers (including WAIMANGU, the largest in the world), boiling springs and lakes, miniature volcanoes and other thermal marvels abound. Beautiful forest, river and lake scenes. The Government Gardens cover 250 acres by the lake-side. Lovely flowers; artificial geysers; ornamental shrubberies; winding walks; lakelet 1 covered with native water fowl. Pleasant recreation grounds ; afternoon tea ; music. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns, and Bowling Greens are provided. PARTICULARS O F TII F BA.TII S. THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA are THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, sup- LOCAL SULPHUR VAPOUR BATHS. THE DUCHESS BATHS. — These conbeneflclal in a very large number of eases plied by the Rachel Spring, are immersion for treatment of a single limb or a part sist of a large, hot, covered Swimming Bath in. .1 of a limb, are available. and two sets of private baths. For those of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more es- baths like the I rlest, but the water is of who desire a luxurious bath at a reasonpeclally in cases of Chronic Rheumatism a bland, alkaline nature, and distinctly •‘nii, mud baihs^— A part or the able price tbere lg no better batb ln the and in Convalescence from Acute Rheumat- sedative in its effects. eral mtld . Tbese r batbs are “£ SwimmTng" therTar" ‘° ism, in Gout, in Rheumatoid Antiiritis, THE RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS are ful in cases of stiff joints and localised 80 g n tn, mere are and in such local manifestations as Scl- also supplied by the Rachel Spriug. In pain. THE BLUE BATH, an open air hot atica and Lumbago, In Peripheral Neuritis, addition to privacy, there is the advantage THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS. These swimming bath, fed by the Malfroy GeyNeuralgia. and many other nervous dis- of obtaining a bath at any desired tern- baths, only recently opened, are in charge sers « aud furnished with cold shower baths; eases when not of central origin; in Neu- perature. Special baths and towels are of trained operators. Various kinds of and & certaki >r iJterine S for th ° Se from skln d ' B - Powerful douches under high pressure, THE LADIES’ PAVILION SWIMMING m diseases due to failure “fexcre! eaSeS ' play upon tbe b ° dy ’ hile at f be , BATHS, an open air hot bath similar In cry organ smh as !be Liver or Kidneys, THE POSTMASTER BATH is similar In The mst r Xion an th P o U ugh°a? » yra “B el ”ent to the Blue Batb. but fed aud y ln g many akin diseases. more 8 Rese ß “ I ’c°o r mparatßeb-“l.’ ?s by the RaCbel Sprlng ' THE PRIEST’S BATH.—This is an im- plete, while the Rachel water possesses THE NEW BATHS now in course of mertlon bath; the water is of a strongly THE SULPHUR VAPOUR BATH. — in a very high degree the “glairy” qua!- construction will, In point of completeacid and aluminous sulphur nature, acting This is a natural hot vapour, highly charg- ity which makes the waters of Aix les ness and luxury of baths and appliances, as a powerful stimulant to the skin, re- ed with sulphur gases, conducted into a Bains so peculiarly fitted for massage pur- rival the most famous baths of the Old llevlng pain and stiffness, and stimulating properly constructed box, in which the pa- poses. There is no bath in the Southern World, and in the variety of Mineral the circulation. Hot douches and cold show- tient sits, while Sulphur In an Impalpable Hemisphere to compare for a moment with Waters supplied they will completely era are provided for use after the bath. form is constantly deposited on the skin. this. eclipse any other baths in existence. The Famous Te Aroha. Drinking Waters are obtainable at Rotorua. THE GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM The charge for admission to the Government Sanatorium at Rotorua is 30/ per week. The fee includes board and lodging, medical attendance, nursing, baths, and laundry. Owing to the accommodation being limited, and the great demand for beds, intending patients are advised to secure accommodation in advance. Patients recommended by Hospital or Charitable Aid Boards and members of duly registered Friendly Societies are admitted at 21/ per week. To these patients are extended all the privileges given to those paying the higher rate. Beds available for Friendly Society patients are limited to six. The Government Balneologist. ARTHUR S. WOHLMANN, M.D., 8.5., London, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Eng., is in charge of the Government Baths and Sanatorium, and is assisted by WILLIAM B. CRAIG. M.A., M. 8., and C.M. (Ed.). Either of these medical officers may be consulted at the Sanatorium or will, on request, attend at visitors’ residences. TARAWERA-WAIMANGU TOUR. Chief among the side-trips in the Rotorua District is that to Tarawera. Rotomahana, and the mammoth Waimangu Geyser, which frequently hurls its water, mud, and I stones a thousand feet Into the air. The coach route passes the beautiful lakes of Tikitapu and Rotokakahi and lands passengers at the ruined village of Wairoa, which was destroyed by the Tarawera eruption in 1886. Thence boats convey the visitors across Lake Tarawera. A short portage is crossed, and a boat trip is made across I Rotomahana. a wonderful lake, where excursionists may be rowed over boiling water. Thence visitors walk to the Waimangu Geyser. Government accommodation house at Waimangu. . LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. , This fine lake, surrounded by great cliffs and forest-clothed mountains, Is accessible from Wairoa (Hawke’s Bay). The most convenient route Is that via Napier, ’ whence coaches and coastal steamers run to Wairoa. From Wairoa a coach leaves for Walkaremoana bi-weekly at 7 a.m.. arriving at the Lake the same evening. 1 "Lake House," a large, comfortable, and well-equipped house, established recently by the Government, stands on the shores of Walkaremoana. for the accommodation ' of tourists. Excellent trout Ashing Is to be had, and Interesting excursions may be made on the lake and also to the lovely little neighbouring lake of Walkare-ltl. , An oil launch will be available on Lake Walkaremoana next summer. ' MORERE may be visited from Walrea. It has hot mineral waters, but the baths are at present In a very primitive state. Hotel accommodation Is available. ' HANMER HOT SPRINGS. . These hot mineral springs, at which Is established a Government Spa, are situated on a healthy plateau of the North Canterbury Plains, 1218 feet above set-level. The ) climate Is excellent, the air clear, bracing and invigorating. Hanmer is easily reached in one day from Christchurch by train to Culverden, thonee by coach. Accommoda- ' tion may be obtained at the Government Spa. Manager, Mr. James Baring Gould. Natural hot mineral private baths are piavided: also, hot air and douche baths and ) massage. The springs are sulphuretted saline water, possessing valuable properties for both external and internal use In cases of Rheumatism. Gout, certain forms of . Indi estion Kidney complaints, and Skin diseases. Inhalation in certain forms of Bronchitis and Asthma Is also found effective. Dr. Little visits Hanmer Spa on 1 - . behalf of the Government. Tennis Court. Croquet Lawn, and Bowling Green are provided for the use of visitors. > SOUTHERN ALPS. MOUNT COOK. > the Hermitage Hotel (under tne control of the Tourist Department) is situated near Mount Cook (12,349 feet) and within easy distance of the great Tasman Glacier. The \ Hermitage (2506 feet above sea-level) is reached by rail from Christchurch and Dunedin to Fairlie, thenee by coach. On the coach journey a night is spent at Lake f Pnkaki, where there Is a Government Hotel. Guidos, horses, and Alpine equipment obtainable at the Hermitage. Alpine huts with bedding, etc., at elevations of 3,404 / feet and 5700 feet. Cook s Tourist Coupons accepted at the Hermitage Hotel. C LAKE WAKATIPU. t The Southern Lakes are unsurpassed for the grandeur of their surroundings. Wakatipn is the most easily accessible. Queenstown, on the shores of this lake, is reached j in one day from Invercargill or Dunedin, by train to Kingston, thence by Government steamer 25 miles. From Queenstown the Government steamers run to the head of \ the lake, past scenes of majestic beauty. Meals are provided on the steamers. From the head of the lake excursions may be made to Mt. Eamslaw (9300 feet), Paradise, ) the Routeburn. Rere Lake, and other places of remarkable scenic charm. Comfortable hotels In the district. ? 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 train and ) coach. The train journey from Invercargill is 50 miles, thence a coach journey of 52 miles lands the traveller on the shores of Te Anau. the largest of the Southern ( Lakes. At the head of the lake (which Is 38 miles long) is Glade House, available for the accommodation of visitors; here a guide is obtained for the overland Alpine ) trip There are huts at convenient distances on the road to the Sutherland Falls, the highest in the world (1904 feet). Accommodation house at Milford Sound, In the / midst of majestic and sublime scenery. Oil launch on Milford Sound. Lake Manapouri is easily accessible from Lake Te Anau. ( ■ ■ | 18l l“ft ft Mil A TTI ft as to Charges. Fares, etc, in connection with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the colony may be obtained free on /All iIMrUKIVIAIIUN application to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS, WELLINGTON, \ ftL.L. Illi VIIIIIFI ■ ivls or on enquiry at the Branch Offices, Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch Dunedin, or Invercargill. Information is / also supplied at the London Office by the Agent-General (Hon. W. P. Reeves), Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria Street, S.W. ; and by Mr. J. G. Gow, z Commercial Agent for New Zealand, Durban, South Africa. For details as to routes, fares, and time-tables, see Tourist Department’s Itinerary. ) Minister in charge of the Tourist and Health Resorts Department, ( The Hon. Sir JOSEPH G. WARD, K.C.M.G. < Superintendent, T. E. DONNE, Wellington, N.Z. / Cable AddressMaoriuno." Codes—A B C., 4th and sth editions. Western Union and Lieber’s. 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