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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 18, 6 May 1905, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL SIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAS T E ARO H A. A beautifully situated health and holiday resort at the foot of Te Aroha Moun ain. 115 mi'es south of Auckland, accessible by rail direct or by steamer and railway ria 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. Skin Diseases, and in disorders of the Urinary Organs. Liver and Spleen; also in ailments due to excess of acidity. Dr Kenny. Government Resident Mediea Officer, may be consulted. Ma.e and Female Attendants in charge of ths Baths. Plps<ant Recreation Grounds. Tenni* 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 Centre of New ZeAland'e 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. Spoutiue Geosere (including WAIMANGI'. the larges: in the world;, boiling springs and lakes, miniature volcanoes and other thermal marvels abound. Beautiful forest, river and ake 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. T LI E BATHS. THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA are THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, sup- LOCAL SULPHUR VAPOUR BATHS. THE DUCHESS BATHS— TSese beneficial in a very large number of eases plied by the Rachel Spring, are immersion for treatment of a single limb or a part of those of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. desire a luxurious 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 In the world and in Convalescence from Acute Rheu- sedatlve in ita effects. whole of the body is immersed in hot than the Duchess. In addition to the matism, in Gout, in Rheumatieal Anthrius. T ,, v ddix-.t-x- o.Tue . , » Duchess Swimming Bath, there are and In such local manifestations as THE RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS are mineral mud. These baths are especially Sciatica and Lumbago, in Peripheral Neu- also supplied by the P-achel Spring. In usefu. In eases 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 J’ aln - ~ swimming bath. by fb* 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 raathenia. and in certain cases of Hysteria tore. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recrnt.y opened, are in charge baths, aad and In certain Uterine complaints; in many for those suffering from skin diseases. trained operators. \ arious kinds of the LADIES PAVILION SWIMMING diseases due to failure of excretory organs THE POSTMASTER BATH is similar in ’at the ’same BATHS, an open air hot bath, almliar In s'“i' D * leases** Ter adin ma . nature to the Priest, but the waters are rf m ’ e maiage e a "* n *““ ec ‘ | be B '° e B * th ’ bot fed bJr akin cuseasea. eTen mOT , acld and stimulating. are empiO y ed The Installation, though at :be P-aehel 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 piete. while the Rachel water possesses construction will. Id point of completeness acid and albuminous sulphur nature, acting charged with sulphur gases, conducted into tn a very high degree the 'glairy quality and luxury of baths and pl lances, rival as a powerful stimulant to the skin, rellev- a properly constructed box. Ln which the which makes the waters of Aix es 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- piled they will completely eclipse any are provided for use after the bath skin, phere to compare for a moment with this. other baths is •xlatasoa. The Famous Te Areha Drinking Waters Are Obtainable at Roteraa. ROTORUA GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM. The charge for admission co tne Government Sanatorium at Rotorua is 30. per week. The fee Includes board and lodging, medical attendance, nursing, bathe, and Leun 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 per we*>k. To these patients are extended all the privileges given to those paying the higher rate. Beds available fox Friendly Society patients are limited to six. The (Jovernment Balneologist. ARTHUR S. WOHLMANX, M.D., 8.5., London. M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.P., Eng., is In charge of the Government Baths and Sanatorium, aud Is ■ oaiated by WILLIAM B. CRAIG. M.A.. M. 8.. and C.M. (Ed.). Either sf these medical officers may be consulted at the Sanatorium, or will, on request, attend at visitors residences. T ARA WERA-WAIMANGU TOUR. Chief among the side-trips In the Rotorua District is that to Tarawera. Rotomahana. and the mammoth Waimangu 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 ISS6 Thence a Government oil launch conveys visitors across Lake Tarawera. Another launch trip is made across Rotomahana (the most wonderful lake In rhe world*, where the excursionist boats over boiling water. Thence visitors walk to the Waimangu Geyser. GOVERNMENT ACCOMMODATION HOUSE AT WAIMANGU TAKE 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 vie Napier, whence coaches and coastal steamers run to Wairoa; thence coach to the lake. “Lake House." a large, comfortable, and well-equipped hous*. conducted by the Government, stands on the shores of Waikaremoana. Excellent trout fishing Is to be had, and Interesting excursions may be made on the lake and also to the lov*ly little neighbouring lake of Waikare-iti. Oil launch and rowing boats. MOREEE may be visited from Wairoa. Hot Mineral Baths. Hotel accommodation available. RAXMER HOT SPRINGS. Gevemment Spa at Hanmer (.altitude 1.21 S feet), one day by rail and coach from Christchurch. Exceptionally fine climate; clear, bright, and hea’.th-brlug'.ng. Government Accommodation House. Excellent hot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hot-air and douche la:hs. Manage. The wa’.ers are efficacious la eases 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 of the grandest A.pine scenery, close to the terminal faces of several great glaciers. Three days from Christchurch or Dunedin by rail and coach. Government Hotel at Lake Pukaki en route. Splendid Alpine ascents and Glacier excursions. Guides, burses, and all necessary equipment at the Hermitage. Mountain huts well stocked with food, blankets, etc., at the foot of tne 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 train from Dunedin or Invercargill Lofty mountains ringing ap 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 a: Queenstown and elaewhero. OVERLAND TO MILFORD SOUND. The most magnificent walking tour in the world. Train and coach to the loveliest of Lakes. Manapourl and Te Am: foot track from the head of Lake Te Anin 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 Suther and Falls (I.9CH feeti. the highest in the world, are features of the trip. GLADE HOUSE (Government Ac«x»m modation House*, at the head of Lake Te Auau, is the starting point of the walking tour (30 miiesi. Comfortable shelter huts en route to Milford, equipped with blankets, food. etc. Government Guides on the track; Government cooks at the huts Accommodation House at the bead of Milford Oil Launch and boats on the Sound. All lAlrn HM A T"l r\ Al a 5 to Charges. Fares, etc., in connection with the above and other Tourist Resor «in the colonv mav be obtained free on A INIIJnIV A ON application to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON, or on in ■ ill Illi vZ I I 111 fl I I v/I a quiry at the Branch Offices. Auckland. Te Aroha. Rotorua. Wairoa Hanmer Hoi Springs. Christchurch, Dunedin >r ißTercargil. Information is also nuppHed at the London Office of the Agent-General (Hon. W. P. Reeves), Westminster Chambers. 13. Victoria street S.W.; and bv Mr. J. G. Gow. Commercial Agem. for New Zealand. Durban. South Africa. For details as to routes, fares and time-table* m* Tourist Department’s Itinerary. ’ Minister in charge of the Teuriat And Health Retorts Department. The HON. SIR JOSEPH G. WARD. K C.M G Saperintendeat. T. E. DONNE. W.lllngtea, N.X. Cable Adira— Cedee—AßC, 4th aabd Sth editions Western L'nian and Lieber’s CORRESPONDENCE rNVTTKD