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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue II, 9 January 1904, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS THERMAL SPRINGS. WONDERLANDS, SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES, AND HEALTH-GIVING SPAS. T E JV R O EL 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 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 Public Domain adjoining the Bathing Pavilion. 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 citv 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 boarding-houses. Easy facilities for side-trips are provided by steamer, coach and buggy. Spouting 1 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; lakelet covered with native water fowl. Pleasant recreation grounds ; afternoon tea ; music. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns, and Bowling Greens are provided. I’.A I?I.CULARS OF THE BATHS. THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA are THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, sup- LOCAL SULPHUR VAPOUR BATHS. THE DUCHESS BATHS.- These conbeneficial 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 a limb, are available. Bath and two sets of private baths. ror of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more es- baths like the Priest, but the water is of THE BATHS-A but or the those who desire a luxurious bath at a peclally in cases of Chronic Rheumatism a bland, alkaline nature, and distinctly w ij O | e o f the body is immersed in hot min- reasonable price there is no better bath and in Convalescence from Acute Rheumat- sedative in its effects. eral mud. These baths are especially use- world than the Duchess. In addiism. in Gout, in Rheumatical Anthritis, THE RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS are ful in cases of stiff joints and localised tion to the Duchess Swimming Bath, there and in such local manifestations as Sci- a i so supplied by the Rachel Spring. In pain. are atica and Lumbago, in Peripheral Neuritis, addition to privacy, there is the advantage THE AIX MASSAGE BATHSThese THE BLUE BATH, an open ail hot Neuralgia, and many other nervous diseases of ol)ta ining a bath at any desired tern- baths, only recently opened, are iii charge swimming bath, fed by the Malfroy Geywhen ot <>f central origin, in Neurasthe- p era t U re. Special baths and towels are of trained operators. Various kinds of sers - an( l furnished with cold shower baths: nia. ami in certain cases of Hysteua, ana reserve d for those suffeiing from skin poweiful douches, under high pressure. and in certain I terine complaints: in many diseases. play upon the body, while at the same THE LADIES' PAVILION SWIMMING ..^“^thTT^V^ne’^ldnovV^ndin THE POSTMASTER BATH is similar in time massage and various manipulations BATHS, an open air hot bath similar in su li as the Liver or Kidneys, and many nature tQ the Priest bat tbe waters are are employed. The installation, though at arrangement to the Blue Bath, but fed skin diseases. more acid aH(J stimulating present comparatively small, is very com- by the Rachel Spring. THE PRIEST'S BATH —This is au im- , plete, while the Rachel water possesses THE NEW BATHS now in course of incision bath; the water is of a strongly V"* SULI HUR \ APOLR BA 1 11.— in a very high degree the “glairy’’ qua!- construction will, in point of completeness acid and albuminous sulphur nature, acting This is a natural hot vapour, highly charg- ity which makes the waters of Aix les and luxury of baths and appliances, rival as a powerful stimulant to the skin, reliev- ed with sulphur gases, conducted into a Bains so peculiary 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 Southci 11 :iu<l in the variety of Mineral Waters supcirculation. Hot douches and cold showers tient sits, while Sulphur in an impalpable Hemisphere to compare for a moment with plied they will completely eclipse any otliei are provided for use after the bath. foim is constantly deposited on the skin. this. 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 laundrv. Owing to the accommodation being limited, ami Ibt great demand for bed intending patients are advised to secure accommodation in advance. Patients recommended bv' Ilosiptal 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 paving the higher rate. Beds available for Friendly Society patients are limited to six. Tin* Government Balneologist. ARTHUR S. WOHLMANN, M.D., 8.5., London, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.. Eng,, is i:> charge of the Government Baths and Sanatorium, and is assisted bv WILLIAM B. CRAIG. M.A.. M. 8.. and C.M. (Ed.l Either of these medical officers may be consulted 2' *he 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 Waimaugu Geyser, which frequently hurls its water, mud. and 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 188(1. Thence boats tonvey the visitors across Lake Tarawera. A short portage is crossed, and a boat trip is made across Rotomahana a wonderful lake, where excursion ists may be rowed over boiling water. Tlience visitors walk to the Waimangn Geyser. Government accommodation house at Wai mangn. LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. This flna lake, surrounded by great cliffs and forest-clad 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 M aikaremoana bi-weekly at 1 a.m., arriving at the T.ake the same evening. “Lake House.’* a large, comfortable, and well-equipped house, established recently by the Government, stands on the shores of Waikaremoana. for the accommodation of tourists. Excellent trout fishing la to be had, and interesting excursions may be made on the lake and also to the lovely little neighbouring lake of Waikare-iti. Oil-launch ami rowing-boats are available for use of visitors at moderate charges. 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 coacli. Accommodation mar be obtained at the Government Spa. Manager, Mr James Baring Gould. Natural hot mineral 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 Hamner Spa oil behalf of the Government. Tenuis Court. Croquet Lawn, and Bowling Green are provided for the use of visitors. SOUTHERN ALPS. MOUNT COOK. 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 Hermitage (2506 feet above sea level) is reached b.v rail from Christchurch and Du nedin to Fairlie, thence by coach. On the coach journey a night is spent at Lake Pukakl where there is a Government Het el. Guides, horses, and Alpine equipment obtainable at the Hermitage. Alpine huts with bedding’, etc., at elevations of 3404 feet and 5700 feet. Cook's Tourist Coupons accepted at the Hermitage Hotel. LAKE WAKATIPU. The Southern Lakes are unsurpassed for the grandeur ot their surroundings. Wakatipu is the most easily accessible. Queenstown, on the shores of this lake, is reached in one dav from Invercargill or Dunedin, b.v train to Kingston, thence b.v 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 fe“*' Paradise, the Routeburn Rere Lake, and other places of remarkable scenic charm. Com fortable 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 auo coach. The coach 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 nead .f 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 .-ire 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 Amin. •II I IIF ft null AT in M as to Charges, Fares, etc., in connection with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the colony may be obtained free on Al I INrUKIVIA I lUN application to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS, WELLINGTON ■ >1” 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 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 Address “MAORILAND.” Codes —A.8.C.. 4th and Sth editions,, Western Union and Lieber's. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.