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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue XVIII, 31 October 1903, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS THERMAL SPRINGS, WONDERLANDS, SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES, AND HEALTH-GIVING SPAS. T E Ft O FL .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. ROTORUA, or the shores of the lake of the same name, 915 feet above sea-level, is 171 miles South of Auckland, with which citv it is connected bv 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 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 oy the lake-side. Lovely flowers ; artificial gevsers ; ornamental shrubberies- winding walks- lakelet covered with native water fowl Pleasant recreation grounds; afternoon tea; music. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns, and Bowling Greens are provided. I’h’'r ICr I. A I?S ()F THE BA. THS. THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA are THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, sup- LOCAL SULPHUR VAPOUR BATHS. THE DUCHESS BATHS — Three conbeneficial In a very laige number of cases plie< by lhe Rachel Spring, are immersion for treatment of a single limb or a part sist of a large, hot, covered Swimming Bath •f Chronic and Subacute Disease; more es- baths like the Priest, but the water Is of a are available. and two sets of private baths. For those peeially in cases of Chronic Rheumatism a eland, alkaline nature, and distinctly THE MUD BATHS.—A part or the ,kJa I ?. r '° US K b ?J h V *j ea *J®and tn Convalescence from Acute Rheumat sedative m its effects. “se- " h orthan the Duchess 0 In addltlo“n ‘to ism, in Gout. In Rheumatoid Anthritls. THE RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS are ful in cases of stiff joints and localised the Duchess Swimming Bath, there are and in such Rea. manifestations as Scl- also supplied by the Rachel Spring. In pain. THE BLUE BATH an ouen air hot NeuraTgU wnr othl? n7rvous“ dis- priTa , cy '. ,here la *a' advantage THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS. These swimming bath, fed by the Malfroy Geyeases when not of central origin; in Neu- p'ramf^fnecia 1 * baths “and d towels b ? tb t 8 ’ recently a re charge sers. and furnished with cold shower baths; rMthenla. and in certain cases of Hy- reserved for those suffering from skin d‘s- rS tralned operators. Various kinds of and aterla, and in certain Uterine complaints; ea « es “ 8 Unde . r -i hlgh P ressure - THE LADIES’ PAVILION SWIMMING in many diaeaaes due to failure of excre- ” P. la - u Pon the body, while at the samp BATHS, an open air hot bath similar in tory organs such as the Liver or Kidneys. THE POSTMASTER BATH is similar In “ n a .??A e man! P ula t lons arrangement to the Blue Bath but fed and in many akin d’r-easec. nature to the Priest, but the waters are arp employed. The installation, though at bv h ] s ° 1 rec even more acid and stimulating present comparatively small, is very com- ’ spring. THE PRIEST S BATH.—This is an Im- e mOre aCIQ aDa simulating. plete, wWle fhe Rachp] watpr posgegsP9 THE NEW BATHS now in course of meralon bath; the wa.er Is of a strongly THE SULPHUR VAPOUR BATH. —in a very high degree the “glairy" qual- construction will, in point of comnieteacid and aluminous sulphur nature, acting This is a natural hot vapour, highly charg ity which makes the waters of Alx 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 Having 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. Hor douches and cold show- tlent sits, while Sulphur in an impalpable Hemisphere to compare for a moment with Waters supplied they win completely era are provided for use after the bath. form is constantly deposited on the skin. this. eclipse any other baths in 7 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 hoard 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 recon, mended 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. MA. MB. and C.M. (Ed.). Either of these medical officers may be consulted kt the sanatorium or will on“request Mte?d at visitors’ residences. TAR A WER A-WAIMANGU TOUR. Chief among the side-trips in the Rotorua District is that to Tarawera, Rotomahana. and the mammoth Waimangu Gevser, which frequently hurls its water mud and stones a thousand feet into the air. The coach route passes the beautiful lakes of Tikitapu and P.otokakahi 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 Rotomahana. a wonderful lake, where excursionists may be rowed over boiling water. Thence visitors walk tn rhe Wnimnugn Geyser. Government accommodation house at Waimangu. LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. Thia fine lake, surrounded by great cliffs and forest-clothed mountains, is accessible from Wairoa (Hawke's Bav). The most convenient route Is rbst vi. v.ni.. whence couches 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 event™ Lake House a large, comfortable, and well-equipped house, established recently by the Government, stands on the shores of Waikaremoana for thJ of tourists. Excellent trout fishing is to bo had. and interesting excursions may be made on the lake and also to the lovely little Letehbouring lake of W»?ksrari?i An oil launch will be available on Lake Walkaremoana next summer. ” MORERE may be visited from Walrsa. It has hot mineral waters, but the baths are at present in a very primitive state. Hotel accommodation is available. HANMER HOT SPRINGS. Those hot mineral springs, at which is established a Government Spa. are situated on a healthy plateau of the North Canterbury Plains, 1218 feet above sei level The climate is excellent, the air clear, bracing and invigorating. Hanmer Is easily reached in one day from Christchurch by train to Cnlverden. thence by coach. Accommodation may be obtained at the f overnmeot Spa. Manager. Mr. James Baring Gould. Natural hot mineral private baths are pi willed: 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 Indigestion Kidney complaints, and Skin diseases. Inhalation in certain forms of Bronchitis and Asthma is also found effective. Dr. Little visits Hanmer Spa on behalf of the Government. Tennis Court. Croquet Lawn, and Bowling Green are provided for the use of visitors. SOUTHERN ALPS. MOUNT CCsOK. Ihe 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 ruVbJ ag c l2so ? feet a t >OT r sea-level) is reached by rail from Christchurch and Dunedin to Fairlie. thence by coach. On the coach jonrnev a night is spent at Lake 1 nkaki. where there is a Government Hotel. Gnid-s. 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. LAKE WAKATIPU. The Southern Lakes are unsurpassed for the grandeur of their surroundings. Wakatipu is the most easily accessible. Queenstown on the shores of this lake is reached In one day from Inver.-arglll or Dunedin, by train to Kingston, thence by Government steamer 25 miles. From Queenstown the Government «teamera run to the head of the lake, past scenes of majes Jc beauty Meals are provided on the stetmers. From the head of the lake excursions may be made to Mt. EarasUw (OTM> feet?. Paradise, the Ronteburn. 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 bv train sort coach The train journey from Invercar.in is 50 miles, thence a coach journey of 52 miles lands the traveller on the shores of Te An"> the Isrgwt of tbe ° f tbP SS *i T h Ji b . * S ml,ps long) is Glade House, available for the accommodation of visitors: here a guide is obtained for the overland Alnlne trip There are bnts st distan.™ „ n the road to the Sutherland Fa-ls. the highest in the world (1904 feet). Accommodation honse at MilforS Sounl midst of majestic and sublime seen ry. Oil launch on Milford Sound. Lake Man.-iponri Is easily accessible from Lake Te Adih. Al I I MCADIUI ATin KI aa to Charges. Fares. etc. in connection with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the colouv wav be obtained free on ALL IlirUnlVlA I lUI* »PPl>c«tion to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON , T a n<r , 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, Victcria Street. S.W ■ and bv Mr I C Cow Commercial Agent for New Zealand. Durban, South Africa. For details as to routes, fares, and time-tables, see Tourist Department’s Itinerary. J 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 Address MaoattASD " Codes—A B.C„ 4th and sth editions. Western Union and Lieber's. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED