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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue XIV, 2 April 1904, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS THERMAL SPRINGS, WONDERLANDS, SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES, AND HEALTH-GIVING SPAS. TH ARO H 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 he 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, of 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. iw irr ic;: l ars o k ti l k h a t±i w. THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA are THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, sup LOCAL SULPHUR VAPOUR BATHS. THE DUtIIESS BATHS These consist beneficial in a very large number of cases piled by the Rachel Spring, are immersion for treatment of a single limb or a part of °f a large, hoi. eovereil Swimming of Chronic ami Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. wh\ 'b sire '| S lu^i'’mus'baU?'a'| S a t'eaLmtA especially in cases of Chronic Rheumatism a bland, alkaline nature, ami distinctly THE MUD BATHS. A part or the price there is m> better bath in the world and in Convalescence from Acute Rheu- se( j at ive in its effects. whole of the body is immersed in hot titan lite Duchess. In addition to the mutism, in Gout, 111 Rheumatical Anthritis, ~ ~,,,.. . , .... ‘ , ~, Diu lu ss Swimming Bath there are and in such local manifestations as RACHEL PRI\AIE BA 1 lIS are mineral mud. These baths are especially ' Sciatica and Lunilmgo. in Peripheral Neu- also supplied by the Rachel Spring. In useful in eases of still joints and localised THE BLUE BATH, an open air hot ritis. Neuralgia, and many other nervous addition to privacy, there is the advantage Psiiit. swimming bath. fed by Hie Mnlfroy diseases when not of central origin, in Neu- pf obtaining a bath at any desired tmnpera- IHE AIN MASSAGE BATHS. —These tieysers. and Inrnlshed with cold sltowei rasthenia, and in certain eases of Hysteria, ture. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recently opened, are in charge baths: and anil in certain Uterine complaints; in many f or those suffering from skin diseases. trained operators. Various kinds of . ...viihiv aivinuixu diseases due to failure of excretory organs ,<lll i sTi-r niTii 1 .',„ti.„. iu Powerful douches, under high pressure. ~. , .. such as the Liver or Kidneys, and in many >J ' 'V.' or "I’'"' ■ "" il " llt “■* «'">'• •UK un open air lud ba h. similar b. Skill diseases ln,tu,t to , 1 ''7 t - .! u ' "dteis ate tjliu . V .„. I(IUS manipulations arrai.g.mumt to tit. It Bath, but led by even more mid ami stimulating. are employ, d. The installation, though at Rachel Spring. THE. I’RIESI S BA I 11. This is an THE Sl LPIH R \APOI I: BATH. present cidnpa ra t ively small, is very com- THE NEW BATHS now in course of immersion bath; the water is of a strongly This is a natural hot vapour, htfghly plete. while the Rachel water possesses eonstruetion will, in point of completeness acid and albuminous sulphur nature, acting charged with sulphur gases d into in „ very high degree the •■glairy" quality ami luxury of baths ami appliances, rival as a powerful stimulant to Hie skin, reliev- a properly constructed box. in which the which makes the waters of Aix les Bains the most famous baths of the old World ing pain and stiffness, and stimulating the patient sits, while Sulphur in an impal so peculiarly fitted for massage purposes, and In Hi.- vari 11 of Minor.al Waters snpcirculation. Hot douches and cold showers palde form is constantly deposited on the There is no bath in the Southern Hemis- piled they will eclipse any are provided for use after the bath. skin. pliere to compare for a moment with this. other baths in existence. The Famous Te Aroha Drinking Waters are obtainable at Rotorua. THE GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM The charge for admission to the Government Sanatoiium al Rotorua is :«V per week. The fee includes board and lodging, medical attendance, nursing, baths, ami hum dry. Owing to the accommodation being limited, ami the great demand for beds, intending patients are advised to secure accommodation in advance. Patients re by Hospital or Charitable Aid Boards and members of duly registered Friendly Societies are admitted al 21 per week. To these patients arc extended nll tin- privileges given to those paying tin* higher rate. Beds available foi Friendly Society patients are limited to six. The Government Balneologist. ARI 111 R S. WOHLMANN, M.D., 8.5., London. M.R.C’.S.. L.R.C.I*.. Eng., is in charge of the Government Baths ami Sanatorium, and is assisted by WILLIAM B. CRAIG. M.A.. M. 8., ami <’.M. (Ed.). Either of those ’nodical otJicers may be consulted at the Sanatorium, or will, on request, attend nt visitors' residences. TARAWER A-WAIMANGU TOUR. Chief among the side-trips in the Rotorua District is that to Tarawera. Rotomahana, ami the mammoth Waimangu Geyser, which fieqtieiitl.x hurls its water, mini and stones a thousand feel into the air. The coach route passes the beautiful Lakes of Tikilapu ami Rotokakahi, and lands passengers at the ruined village of Wairoa. which was destroyed by the Tarawera eruption in LSSB. Thence boats convey tin* visitors across Lake Tarawera. A short portage is crossed, ami a boat trip is made acioss Roto mahana, a wonderful lake, where excursionists may be rowed over boiling water. Thence visitors walk to the Waimangu Geyser. Government accommodation house at \Vahmln4u LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. This tine lake, surrounded by great cliffs and forest-clad mountains, is accessible fiom 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 Waikarenmana bi-weekly at 7 a.in.. arriving at the Laki l the same evening. ” Lake House. ' a large, comfortable, and well-equipped house, established recently by H e Government. stands on the shores of Waikaremoana, for the accommodation of tourists. Excellent trout fishing is 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 tin 1 use of visitors at moderat«* charges. Morere may be visited from Waiioa. 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. an* situated on a healthy plateau of the North (’anteibury Plains. 121 s 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 Cnlvcrden, theme by coach. Accommodation may be obtained at the Government Spa (Manager, Mr. Jas Baring Gonhh. Natural hot mineral piivale baths are provided; also, hot air and dom he baths ami massage. The springs are sulphuretted saline water, possessing valuable propel t ies for both external and internal use in cases of Rheumatism. Gout, ceitain forms of indigestion. Kidney complaints, and Skin Diseases. Inhalation in certain forms of Bronchitis and Asthma is also found effective. Dr. Little visits llanmer Spa mi he half of the Gov<‘rnment. Tennis 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 <’ook (12.:H!> t-et» and within easy distance of the great Tasman Glacier. The Hermitage (25l)(» feet above sea leveb is reached by rail from Christ chin eh ami Dunedin to Fairlie. themu* by coach. On the coach journey the night is spent at Lake Pukaki, where there is a Government Hotel. Guides, horses, and Alpine equipment obtainable at tin* Hermitage. Alpine huts with bedding, <■(<.. at elevations of ,*Hu| feet and ."»7(N> fed. 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 r<*a<*hed in one day from Invercargill or Dunedin, by train to Kingston, thence by Government steamer 2."» miles. From Queenstown the Government steamers run to the head of the lake, past scenes ot majestic beauty. Meals are provided on the steamers. From the head of the lake exclusions may be made to Mount Earnslaw (9.“,«wi feet*. Paradise, the Routeburn, Rcrc Laki*, and ot her places of remarkable scenic charm. Comfortable hotels in the district. LAKE TE ANAU AND MILFORD SOUND. The overland route from Lake I'e Anau to Milfold Sound is one of the tiuest scenic tracks known. To Amin is reacheii from Dunedin and Invercargill by train and coach. Ihe coach journey from Invercargill is s(> miles, thence a coach jonrnry of 52 miles lands tin* traveller on the shores of Te Anau. the largest of Hie Southern Lakes. At the head ot t h<> lake (which is lIS miles long) is Glade House, available for tin 1 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, tin highest in the world H'.HM feet). Accommodation hmise at Milford Sound. In Hie midst ot majestic and sublime scenery. Oil launch on Milford Sound. Lake Manapouri is easily accessible from Lake Te Anau. All ATI AM as Charges, Fares, etc., in connection with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the colony may be obtained free on I Illi Ulllfan I lUN application to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT (>F TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS, WELLINGTON, 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 CL WARD, K.C.M.CL Superintendent, T. E. DONNE, Wellington, N.Z. Cable Address : “MAORILAND.” (’odes A.8.C.. 4tli and sth .‘dithms Western Union and Lieber's. CORRESPONDENT’!’: INVITED