Page 5 Advertisements Column 1

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11, 18 March 1905, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL SIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAS T E JV ROII A. A beautifully situated health and holiday resort at the foot of Te Aroha Moun ain, 115 ini es south of Auckland; accessible by rail direct or by steamer and railway via the Thames. It has several good ho! els 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. Skin Diseases, and in disorders of the Urinary Organs, Liver and Spleen; also in ailments due to excess of acidi y. Dr Kenny, Government Resident Medical Officer, may be consulted. Male and Female Attendants in charge of the Baths. Pleasant Recreation Grounds, Tennis Courts and Bowling Greens. 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 Cewtre 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 IB .A T II «. THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA are THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, »up- 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. w*lio 'bath at" a reasonable especially in case* of Chronic Rheumatism a b!and, alkaline nature, aud distinctly THE MUD BATHS. A part or the pl i ( . e there is no better batli In the world aud in Convalescence from Acute Klieu- sedative in Its effects. whole of the body is Immersed la hot than tire Duchess. In addition to the matism, in Gout, In Rheumatical Autliritls. uAourrr i-uivatu- iutuo , , , -,•> , ~ Duehess Swimming Bath, there are and In such local manifestations as RACHEL IRIVArE BATHS are mineral mud. 1 hese baths are especially Sciatica and Lumbago, in Peripheral Neu- also supplied by the Rachel Spring. In usefu. in eases of stiff joints and localised THE BLUE BATH, an open air hot ritis. Neuralgia, aud many other nervous addition to privacy there Is the advantage Ualu. swimming bath. fed by the Maltroy diseases wheu not of central origin, in Neu of obtaining a batb’at any desired tempera- THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS, These Geysers, and furnished with cold shower rastheula, and in certain eases of Hysteria, ture. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only rec. utly opened, are in charge buths; and and In certain Uterine complaints; in many f ur those suffering from skin diseases. of trained opeiulors. Various kinds of aiiifs- pavii ion swimming USe \ d h U %Wer a or Ur KidL;V‘aurin°'iL';;r S THE POSTMASTER BATH Is similar in whilst tile BATHS.'au open bat bn d seaie 7 ’ “ " , ‘“ lure to th ? H bUt > W “ e " are time Xlage m u.ffiLuZ arrangement to the Bine Bath, but fed by " e " more acld aud stimulating. are empl „ y d . T he Installation, though at Rachel Spring. THE PRIEST’S BATH.—This is an THE SULPHUR VAPOUK BATH.— present » ompai a lively 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, hitrhly 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, rlvsl as a powerful stimulant to the skin, rrll.w- a properly constructed box, in which the which makes the waters of Aix les Bains tin* most famous baths of the Old World ing pain and stiffness, and stimulating the patient sits, while Sulphur in an impal- so peculiarly titled 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 lu the Southern Hernia- piled they will completely eclipse any ars provided for use after the bath. skin. phere to compare for a moment with this. other baths la exists***. Tlae Famous Te Aroha Driuking Waters Are Obtainable at Rotorua. ROTORUA GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM. The charge for admission to the Government JSanatoiium at Rotorua is 80/ per wsek. The fee includes board aud lodging, medical attsadaace, ssrslsg, baths, and lass dry. Owing to the accommodation being limited, and the great demand for beds, intending patients are advised to secure accommodation la advasce. Patients recommended by Hospital or Charitable Aid Boards and members of duly registered Friendly Societies are admitted at 21/ pet week. To these patients are extended all the privileges given to those paying the higher rate. Beds available foi Friendly Society patients are limited to six. The Government Balneologist, ARTHUR S. WOIILMANN, M.D., 8.5., London, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Eng., is iu charge of the Government Baths and Sanatorium, rad is assisted by WILLIAM B. CRAIG, M.A., M. 8., and C.M. (Ed.). Either ef these medical officers may be consulted at the Sanatorium, or will, en reqnest, 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 rente passes the beautiful Lakes of Tikitapu and Rotokakahi, and terminates at the ruined village of Walroa, which was destroyed by the Taiawera eruption In 1886. Tbeuce 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 to 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 ths lake. “Lake House,’* a large, comfortable, and well-equipped heuse. conducted by ths Government, stands on the shores of Walkaremoana. 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 and rowing boats. MORERE may be visited from Walroa. Hot Mineral Baths. Hotel accommodation available. HANMER HOT SPRINGS. Government Spa at Hanmer (altitude 1,218 feet), one day by rail and coach from Christchurch. Exceptionally fine climate; clear, bright, and health-bringing. Government Accommodation House. Excellent hot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hot-air and douche baths. Majssage. The waters are eficacious is cases of rheumatism, sciatica, gout, disorders of the stomach and liver, skin complaints, etc. Shooting and fishing in the neighbourhood. MT. COOK, SOUTHERN ALPS. The Mt. Cook “Hermitage,** Government Hotel, is situated In the heart ef the grandest Alpine scenery, close to the terminal faces of several groat glaciers. Thrse days from Chrlstchuich or Dunedin by rail and coach. Government Hotel at Lake i’ukaki eu 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 Paas, 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 mountains ranging op 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 (Wakatlpu). 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 te the h<ad of Milford Sound, through scenes of the wildest grandeur. The immense Canyon of the Clinton, McKinnon’s Pass, and the triple leap of th? Sutherland Falls (1.904 feet), the highest in the world, are features of the trip. GLADE HOUSE (Governinent Accommodation House), at the head of I>ake Te Auau, is the starting point of the walking tom (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 Heuse at the head ef Milford. OH Launch and boats on the Sound. All IM rA D Art ATI AM as to Char £ es > Fares, etc., in connection with the above nnd other Tourist Resorts in the oolonv may be obtained free oa /A I N rUn V A I lUN application to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON, or oa ia ■ 111 VZ Illi 111 V 11 quiry at the Branch Offices, Auckland, Te Aroha. Rotorua. Wairoa (H. 8. Hamner Hol Springs. Christchurch, Dunedia or Invercargill. Information is also supplied at the London Office of the Agent-General (Hon. W. P. Reeves), Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria street 8.W.; and by Mr. J. G. Gow, Commercial Agert. 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 MOM. •!» JOSEPH •. WARD, K.0.M.0. ■»»erlntendoMt, T. B. DOHMS, WelllrngteM, M.S. Cable Address: “Maoriland." Oodee—AßC, Mh and gth edit tone Western Uninn and Lieber's. OOEMBBPOMDBNOB DCTITED