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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue I, 2 January 1904, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS ? THERMAL SPRINGS. WONDERLANDS, SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES, AND HEALTH-GIVING SPAS. ? T E AHOEE 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 mineralwater, with excellent public and private 1 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, r Male and Female Attendants in charge of the Baths There are two Tennis Courts and a Bowling Green in Public Domain adjoining the Bathing Pavilion. pJOTORUA-THE WORLD’S SANATORIUM. ) 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, and its unequalled natural Hot Mineral Waters f 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 geysers; ornamental shrubberies; winding walks; Lkelet ) covered with native water fowl. Pleasant recreation grounds; afternoon tea; music. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns, and Bowling Greens are provided. [ I’-ARTI C IT I. A I? S o F TH E 13 ATII S. ' THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA arc THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, sup- LOCAL SULPHUR VAPOUR BATHS, THE DUCHESS BATHS. These eon- ) beneficial in a very large number of cases plied by the Rachel Spring, are immersion for treatment of a single limb or a part sist of a large, hot, covered Swimming <of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more es- baths like the Priest, but the water is of a are an< ? aets P rivate baths. For peelally In eases of Chronic Rheumatism a bland, alkaline nature, and distinctly w^ E of “^body^lmmCTsed“in hot min- reasonable priee re tbere Us isnT better bath / and in Convalescence from Acute Rheumat- sedative in its effects. er al mud. These baths are especially use- in world than the Duchess. In addi- . ism, in Gout, in Rheumatical Anthrltis, THE RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS are io cases of stiff joints and localised tlon to the Duchess Swimming Bath, there I and In such local manifestations as Sei- algo supplied by the Raehel Spl . ln „ In pain. are > NburaTgll and mlnv l otlTer 11 nem’Ous disebseb addition to privacy, there is the advantage THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS.—These THE BLUE BATH, an open ail hot 1 when ot of cefrtral origin in Neuralthe ° f obtaluln S a ba,h a t any desired tern- baths, only recently opened, are in charge swimming bath, fed by the Malfroy Geyand in certain cases of Hvsteii™ and l ,erature - Special baths and towels are of trained operators. Various kinds of sers, and furnished with cold shower baths; certain Uterine complaints- in ma y reserved for those suffering from skin poweiful douches, under high pressure. and * diseases.due to failure of excretory organs "> aeasas - play upon the body, while at the same THE LADIES’ PAVILION SWIMMING 1 such as the Liver or Kidneys and in many A-’F POSTMASTER BATH is similar In time massage and various manipulations BATHS, an open an- hot bath, similar in I skin diseases ' nature to the Priest, but the waters are are employed. The installation, though at arrangement to the Bine Bath, but fed . ' even more acid and stimulating present comparatively small, is very com- by the Rachel Spring. > THE PRIEST’S BATH.—This is an Im- <=TTT pitttr VAPm 9 ihtu P lete ’ while the Raehel water possesses THE NEW BATHS now in course of ) mersion bath; the water is of a strongly THE SULPHUR VAPOUR BATH.— in a very high degree the “glairy” qirnl- construction will, in point of completeness ' acid and albuminous sulphur nature, acting This is a natural hot vapour, highly eharg- Ity which makes the waters of Aix les and iuxurv of baths and annli-inees i-fv-il ) as a powerful stimulant to the skin, reliev- ed with sulphur gases, conducted into a Pains so peculinry fitted for massage pur- the most famous baths of'the Old World Ing pain and stiffness, and stimulating the properly constructed box. In which the pa- poses. There is no bath in the Southern and in the variety of Mineral Waters sun ) circulation. Hot douches and cold showers tient sits, while Sulphur in an impalpable Hemisphere to compare for a moment with plied thev will completely eclipse anv otliei ' are provided for use after the bath. foini Is constantly deposited on the skin. this. baths in existence. The Famous Te Aroha Drinking Waters are obtainable at Rotorua. j THE GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM k The charge for admission to the Government Sanatorium at Rotorua is 30/ per we >■-. The fee includes b.v.l and lodging, medical attendance nursing baths and lain. f dry. Owing to the accommodation being limited, pad Hit great demand for bM intending patients are advised to secure accommodation in advance. Patients recommended . by Hosiptal or Charitable Aid Boards and members of duly registered Friendly Societies are admitted at 21/ per week. To these patients are extended all the nrivileoes ) given to those paving the higher rate. Beds available for Friendly Society patients are limited to six privileges \ 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.. MB.. and C.M. (Ed.) Either of these medical officers may be consulted ‘he Sanatorium™“will, on request attend at visitors’ , residences. \ TARAWER A-WAIMANGU TOUR. ) Chief among the side-trips in the Rotorua District is that to Tarawera. Rotomahana, and the mammoth Walmangu Geyser, which frequently hurls its water mud and ' stones a thousand feet into the air. The coacb route passes the beautiful Lakes of Tikitapu and Rotokakahi. and lands passengers a<- the ruined village of Wairoa which ) was destroyed by the Tarawera eruption in 5886. Thence.boats convey the visitors across Lake Tarawera. A short portage is crossed and a boat trip is made "across Poto ' mahana, a wonderful lake, where excursion ists may be rowed over boiling water. Thence visitors walk to the Waimangn Geyser. Government accommodation bouse at Wai 1 malign. \ LAKE WAI KA REMO A NA. ) This fine lake, surrounded by great cliffs and forest-clad mountains, is accessible from Wairoa (Hawke’s Bay). The most convenient route is that via Nanler whence t coaches and coastal steamers run to Wairoa. From Wairoa a coach leaves for Waikarenioana bi-weekly at 7 a.m.. arriving at the Lake the same evening “T al e House » 1 large, comfortable, and well-equipped house, established recently by the Government, stands on the shores of Waikaremoana. for the accommodation of’tom-lsts VwXni f trout fishing is to be had, and interesting excursions may be made on the lake and also to the iovel? little neighbouring lake of Waikare iti Oil launch and r,,wln7-halt. ) are available for use of visitors at moderate charges. ’ lonmg uoars Q MORERE may be visited from Wairoa. 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 sea level / The climate is excellent, the air clear, bracing and invigorating. Hamner is easily reached in one day from Christchurch by train to Culverden thence by coach' S Accommodation may be obtained at the Government Spa, Manager, Mr James Baring Gould. Natural hot mi leral private baths are provided’ 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 COOK. 2 The Hermitage Hotel (under the control of the Tourist Department) is situated near Mount Cook (12,349 feet) and within easy distance of the great Tasman Glacier The I Hermitage (2506 feet above sea level) is reached by rail from Christchurch and Dunedin to Faillie, theme by coach. On the coach journey a night is suent at I ake IPukakl where there Is a Government Hotel. Guides, horses, and Alpine equipment obtainable at the Hermitage. Alpine huts with beddiner etc at elevations of sloa feet and 5700 feet. Cook’s Tourist Coupons accepted at the Hermitage Hotel. ' elevations or 3404 LAKE WAKATIPU. The Southern Lakes are unsurpassed tor tin- grandeur of their surroundings. Wnkatipu is the most easily accessible. Queenstown on the shores of this lake Is reached In one day from Invercargill or Dunedin, by train to Kingston, tbence 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 Earnshaw (9300 te-... p,,.„ disc, 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 Allan is reached from Dunedin and Inver.-,mi i,„ ,-„i coach. The coach journey from Invercargill is 50 miles, thence a coach journey of 52 miles lands the traveller on the shores of Te f l r Southern Lakes. At the mad of the lake (which Is 38 miles long) Is (Hade House, available for the accommodation of visited here n m de Is ob aterd for tee overland Alpine trip. There are huts at convenient distances on the road to the Sutherland Falls, the highest In the world (1904 feet) leromnUuiTl helo Milford Sound, in the midst of majestic and sublime scenery. Oil launch on Milford Sound. Lake Manapouri is easily from Lake Te Am', All IMCnDM A Tin HI as t ° ch . ar K es ’ Fares - etc .in connection with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the colony may be obtained free on ALL IWrUKIVIA I lull a PP ,,cat >° n . to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS, WELLINGTON VBBBWin ■■ViW oron enquiry at the Branch Offices, Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Dunedin, or Tnvercargili Information U also supplied at the London Office by the Agent-General (Hon. W. P. Reeves), Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria Street S W • and bv Mr t P r 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 CL WARD, K.C.M.Q. Superintendent, T. E. DONNE, Wellington, N.Z. Address: "MAORILAND.” Codes—A.B.C., 4th snd sth editions,. Western Union and Lieber's. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED