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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIII, Issue VI, 6 August 1904, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS THERMAL SPRINGS. WONDERLANDS, SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES, AND HEALTH-GIVING SPAS. — T E AJRO 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 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 Bain.ng Pavilion. J^OTORUA -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 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; lai elet covered with native water fowl. Pleasant recreation grounds ; afternoon tea ; music. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns, and Bowling Greens are provided. PARTICULARS OF THE 13 ATII S. THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA are THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, sup- LOCAL SULPHUR VAPOUR BATHS, THE DUCHESS BATHS.—These consist beneficial in a very large number of cases plied by the Rachel Spring, are immersion for treatment of a single limb or a part of a large, hot, covered Swimming of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. desireTluxurlous bath at* a reasonable especially in cases of Chronic Rheumatism a bland, alkaline nature, and distinctly THE MUD BATHS.—A part or the price there is no better bath lu the world and in Convalescence from Acute Rheu- sedative In its effects. whole of the body is immersed in hot than the Duchess. In addition to the mutism, in Gout, In Rheumatical Anthntls, T, , , ... , Duchess Swimming Bath, there are and in such local manifestations as THE RACHEL 1 RIVATE BATHS are mineral mud. These baths are especially Sciatica and Lumbago, in Peripheral Neu- also supplied by the Rachel Spring. In useful in cases of stiff joints and localised THE BLUE BATH, an open air hot ritis. Neuralgia, and many other nervous addition to privacy, there Is the advantage paln - swimming bath, fed by the Malfroy diseases when not of central origin, in Neu- o f obtaining a bath at any desired tempera- THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS. -These Geysers, and furnished with cold shower rasthenla, and tn certain cases of Hysteria. t ure . Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recently opened, are in charge baths; and and in certain Uterine complaints; in many for those suffering from skin diseases. of trained operators. Various kinds of ptvtrmw cwimmtnh “ es due to> failure THE POSTMASTER BATH is similar in g?™™* d anfiaS aS arrangement t? the Blue Bath, but fed by eveu more acld and stimulating. are employe l The installation, though at the Rachel Spring. THE PRIEST’S BATH. —This is an THE SULPHUR VAPOUR BATH. — present comparatively 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, highly plete, while the Rachel water possesses construction will, in point of completeness acid and albuminous sulphur nature, acting charged with sulphur gases, conducted into in a very high degree the “glairy’’ quality and luxury of baths and appliances, rival as a powerful stimulant to the 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 the variety of Mineral Waters supcirculation. Hot douches and cold showers pable form is constantly deposited on the There is no bath in the Southern Hemis- plied they will completely eclipse any are provided for use after the bath. skin. phere to compare for a moment with this, other baths in existence. The Famous To 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 idven 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 th® 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 Goyser, 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 1886. Thence boats convey the visitors across Lake Tarawera. A short portage is crossed, and a boat trip Is made acioss 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-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 Waikaremoana bi-weekly at 7 a.m., arriving at the Lake the same evening. “ Lake House,’’ a large, comfortable, and well-equipped house, established recently by the Govnment. 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-itl. Oil launch and rowing boats are available for the use of visitors at moderate charges. Morere may be visited from Wairoa. It has het mineral waters, but the baths are at present In a very primitive state. Hotel accommodifies 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 Canteibury Plains, 1218 feet above sea level. The climate is excellent, the air clear, bracing and invigorating. Hanmer is easily reached in one day from Christchurch by train to Culverden, thence by coach. Accommodation may be obtained at the Government Spa (Manager, Mr. Jas Baring Gould). Natural hot mineral piivate 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, ceitaln forms of Indigestion, Kidney complaints, and Skin Diseases. Inhalation in certain forms of Bronchitis and Asthma is also found effec-tive. 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. 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 by rail from Christchurch and Dunedin to Fairlie, thence by coach. On the coach Journey the night is spent at Lake Pukakl, where there is a Government Hotel. 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 of their surroundings. Wakatipu is the most easily accessible. Queenstown, on the shores of this lake, is reached in one day from Invercargill cr 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 excuisions may be made to Mount Earnslaw (9300 feet). Paradise, the Routeburn, Rere Lake, and other places of remarkabk 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 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 head of the lake (which is 38 miles long) is Glade House, available for the accommodation of vlsitois; 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 ef majestic and sublime sceaery. Oil launch on Milford Sound. Lake Manapouri is easily accessible from Lake Te Anau. All |AI Eft null A T"l rt Al as to Charges, Fares, etc., in connection with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the colony may be obtained free on ALL IIIrUKIVIA I lUN application to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS, WELLINGTON Vilillwl I IVII or on enquiry at the Branch Offices, Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Dunedin, or Invercargill. Information i*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. Gov 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.G. Superintendent, T. E. DONNE, Wellington, N.Z. Cable Address:—“MAORILAND.” Codes—A.B.C., 4th and sth editions. West-rn Union and Lieber’s. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED