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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5, 4 February 1905, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL SIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAS T E 7k RO H 7k. A beautifully situated health and holiday resort at the foot of Te 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 ho. waters are efficacious in cases of Gout, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Neuralgia, Sciatica Skin Diseases, and in disorders of the Urinary Organs, Liver and Sp'een; also in ailments due to excess of acidity. Dr Kenny, Government Resident Medical Officer, may be consulted. Male and female Atteudan s in charge of the Baths. Pleasant Recreation Grounds, Tennis Courts and Bowling Greens. Rotorua. -the world’s sanatorium. ROTORUA, on the shores of a beautiful lake, 915 feet above sea-level, is 171 miles south of Auckland. 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 ailments. The climate is healthy and equable. 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 scenery. The Government Gardens cover 180 acres by the lake-side. Geysers, flower-beds and ornamental shrubberies, winding walks, lakelets covered with native water fowl. Afternoon tea, music. Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawns and Bowling Greens. Golf Links on Pukeroa Hill. THE BATHS. 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 of a large, hot. covered Swimming Bath of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. wli<> at* a leusuuubhespecially in cases of Chronic Rheumatism a b.aud, alkaline nature, and distinctly THE MUD BATHS. A part or the price there is no better bath in the world and in Convalescence from Acute Rheu- se dative in its effects. whole of the body is immersed in hot than the Duchess. in addition to the matism, in Gout, in Rheumatical Authritis, ragmttt private ratus 0 ,. a .nin,...,. i „, t ,a Thoua hath- iiv Liuchcss Swimming Bath, there are and in such local manifestations as IHE. RACHEL IRIVATE BATHS aie mincial mud. these baths aie 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 paiu ' 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 BA THS. These Geysers, and furnished with cold shower rasthenia, and in certain cases of Hysteria, ture. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recently opened, art* in uhaige baths, and and in certain Uterine complaints; in many for those suffering from skin diseases. of trained operators. Various kinds of PAVIIION SWIMMING diseases due tc> failure of THE POSTMASTER BATH is similar in wLilt t BATHS, an open air hot bath simll"* in 5^‘ TerorKldueySi aud 1U many aie ,tlue Bath - but fed l,y even mors acia ana stimulating. a re employ, d. The Installation, though at tae Rachel Spiing. 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 Hernia- 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. Th.® Famows T® Arolia Driaking Waters Are Obtainable at Rotorua. ROTORUA 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 laun dry. 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/ pel 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., 8.8., London, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Eng., Is in charge of the Government Baths and Sanatorium, a<id is assisted by WILLIAM B. CRAIG, M.A., M. 8., and C.ld. (Ed.). Either of these medical officers may be consulted at the 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 Walmangu Geyser. The coach route passes the beautiful Lakes of Tikitapu and Rotokakahi, and terminates at the ruined village of Walroa, which was destroyed by the Taiawera eruption in 188 G. Thence a Government oil launch conveys visitors across Lake Tarawera. Another launch trip Is made across Rotomahana (the most wonderful lake In the world), where the excursionist boats over boiling water. Thence visitors walk t® the Walmangu Geyser. GOVERNMENT ACCOMMODATION HOUSE AT WAIMANGU. LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. This beautiful lake, surrounded by lofty cliffs and forest-clad mountains, is accessible from Walroa (Hawke’s Bay). The most convenient route is that via Napier, whence coaches and coastal steamers run to Walroa; thence coach to the lake. ‘‘Lake House," a large, comfortable, and well-equipped house, conducted by the Government, stands on the shores of Walk aremoana. Excellent trout fishing is to be had, and interesting excursions may be mad® on the lake and also to the lovely little neighbouring lake of Waikare-iti. Oil launch and rowing boats. MORE RE may be visited from Walroa. Hot Mineral Baths. Hotel accommodation available. HANMER HOT SPRING*. Government Spa at Hanmer (altitude 1,218 feet), one day by rail and coach from Christchurch. Exceptionally flue climate; clear, bright, and health-bringing. Government Accommodation House. Excellent hot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hot-air and douche baths. Massage. The waters are efficacious in cases of rheumatism, sciatica, gout, disorders of the stomach and liver, skin complaints, etc. Shooting and fishing in the neighbourhood. MT. COOK, SOUTHERN ALP*. The Mt. Cook "Hermitage,” Government Hotel, is situated in the heart of the grandest Alpine scenery, close to the terminal faces of several great glaciers. Three days from Christchuich or Dunedin by rail and coach. Government Hotel at Lake Pukaki en route. Splendid Alpine ascents and Glacier excursions. Guides, horses, and all necessary equipment at the Hermitage. Mountain huts well stocked with food, blankets, etc., at the foot of the Ball Pass, and on the Malte Brun Range, overlooking the Tasman Glacier, at elevations of 3,400 and 5,700 feet. Cook’s Tourist Coupons accepted. LAKE WAKATIPU. WAKATIPU, the most easily accessible of the great Southern Lakes, Is one day's journey by tialn from Dunedin or Invercargill. Lofty mountalna ranging up to 9,000 feet in height surround the Lake. Government steamers; enchanting water excursions. Numerous interesting land trips; Alpine ascents. Lakes Wanaka and Hawea are reached by coach from Queenstown (Wakatipu). Excellent Deer Stalking around Hawea. Hotel accommodation at Queenstown and elsewhere. OVERLAND TO MILFORD SOUND. The most magnificent walking tour in the world. Train and coach to the loveliest of Lakes, Mauapourl and Te Anau; foot track from the head of Lake Te Anau to the head of Milford Sound, through scenes of the wildest grandeur. The immense Canyon of the Clinton, McKinnon's Pass, and the triple leap of the Sutherland Falls (1,904 feet), the highest in the world, are features of the trip. GLADE HOUSE (Government Accommodation House), at the head of Lake Te Auau, is the starting point of the walking tour (30 miles). Comfortable shelter huts en route to Milford, equipped with blankets, food, etc. Government Guides on the track; Government cooks at the huts. Accommodation Houle at the head of Milford. Oil Launch and boats on the Sound. All IM OA A as to Charges, Fares, etc., in connection with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the colonv may be obtained free on A N run V A I lUN application to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OE TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON, or on in • 111 II V I v 111 fl I lull quiry at the Branch Offices, Auckland, Te Aroha. Rotorua, Wairoa (H. 8. Hanmer Hot Springs, Christchurch, Dunedin or Invercargill. Inforuia.ion is also supplied at the London Office of the Agent-General (Hon. W. P. Reeves), Westminster Chambers. 13, Victoria street. S.W.; and by Mr. J. G. Gow, Commercial Aged, for New Zealand, Durban. South Africa. For details as to routes, fares and time-tablas see Tourist Department's Itinerary. ' Minister in charge of the Tourist and Health Resorts Department, i Tke MON. am JOSEPM •. WARD, K.C.M.O. aaporlntendeat, T. E. DONNE, WalUactea. M.S. I Cable Address: "Maoriland.” Codes —ABC, 4th aad Sth ediUMM. Wentera Union and Lieber’s. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. ’