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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 19, 13 May 1905, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL SIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAS T E A RO H A. A beautifully situated health and holiday resort at the foot of Te Aroha Mountain, 115 mi 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 di'ordvis of the Urinary Organs, Liver and Spleen; also in ailments due to excess of acidity. Dr Kenny, Governmen: Resident Medical Officer, may be consulted. Male and Female Attendants 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 iffiove sea-level, in 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 lhermal marvels abound. Beautiful forest, river ami 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 B AT H 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 ot a !arge, hot. covered Swimming Bath of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. “, Übo U bo bath St’s 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- se d at iv e | n Its effects. whole of the body Is Immersed in hot than the Duchess. lu addition to the matlsm, in Gout, In Rheumatical Authrltls, raphrt ppivitv ra'thw ... „> <>■>-. , .. .... Duchess Swimming Bath, there are and Id such local manifestations as imil KACHEL PRIVATE BATHS art 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 HATH, an open air hot rltls. Neuralgia, and many other nervous addition to privacy there is the advantage P aln - swimming bath. fed by the Malfroy diseases when not of central origin, in Neu- of obtaining a bath ax any desired tempera- THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS. 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, are in charge baths; and and in certain Uterine complaints; in many f or those suffering from skin diseases. of trained operators. Various kinds of , nlTrq . pavition hwimminh diseases due to failure of excretory organs THE POSTMASTER BATH l« «lmll.r In powerful douches, under high pressure, aha namas tyiuun BWiarn dUases L,Ver ° r KidDey8 ’ aDd *“ akin diseases. even more acld and Btlmulatlng . timassage and ; n ™ t lo“ though « ‘»e 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, rellev- a properly constructed box, in which the which makes the waters of Alx les Bains the most famous baths of the Old World Ing pain and stiffness, and stimulating the patient sits, while Sulphur in ah impel- so peculiarly fitted for massage purposes, and lu the variety of Mineral Waters aupcireulation. 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 ths bath. skin. phero to compare for a moment with this. other baths la exlatoaoe. The Famous Te Arolia Dzjtaaking Waters Are Obtainable at Rotorua. ROTORUA GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM. The charge for admission to tne Government Sanatorium at Rotorua la 80/ per week. The fee Includes board and lodging, medical attendance, nnrslng, bathe, and lana 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 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 8. WOHLMANN, M.D., 8.8., London, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Eng., is in charge of the Government Baths and Sanatorium, and la assisted by WILLIAM B. CRAIG, M.A., M. 8., and C.M. (Ed.). Either of these medical officers may be consulted at the Sanatorium, or will, on roqueat, attend at visitors' residences. TARAWERA-WAIMANGU TOUR. Chief among the side-trips in the Rotorua District is that te Tarawera, Rotomahana, and the mammoth Walmangu Geyser. The coach route paaaoa the beautiful Lakes of Tikltapu and Rotokakahi, and terminates at the ruined village ot Wairoa, which was destroyed by the Tarawera eruption in 188(1. Thence a Government oil launch conveys visitors across Lake Tarawera. Another launch trip Is made across Rotomahana (the moat 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, la accessible from Wairoa (Hawke’s Bay). The most convenient route Is that via Napier, whence coaches and coastal steamers run to Wairoa; thence coach to the lake. “Lake House," a large, comfortable, and well-equipped bouse, conducted hr the Government, stands on the shores of Walkgremoana. Excellent trout fishing la to be had, and interesting excursions may be made on the lake and also to tbe lovely little neighbouring lake of Waikare-iti. Oil launch and rowing boats. MORERE may be visited from Wairoa. Hot Mineral Baths. Hotel accommodation available. HANMER HOT SPRING*. Government Spa at Hamner (altitude 1,218 feet), one day by rail and coach from Christchurch. Exceptionally fine climate; clear. I -'eht. and health-bringing. Government Accommodation House. Excellent hot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hot-air and douche baths. Massage. lue walers are efficacious la cases of rheumatism, sciatica, gout, disorders of the stomach and liver, skin complaints, etc. Shooting and fishing in the neighbourhood. MT. COOK, SOUTHERN AUS. The Mt. Cook “Hermitage,” Government Hotel, is situated in the heart of tbe grandest Alpine scenery, close to tbe terminal faces of several great glaciers Three days from Chrlstcbinch or Dunedin by rail and coach. Government Hotel at Lake Pukakl 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 tbe foot of the Ball Pass, and on tbe Malte Brun Range, overlooking tbe 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 ap to 9,000 feet In height surround the Lake. Government steamers; enchanting water excursions. Numerous Interesting land trips; Alpine ascents. Lakes Wauaka and Hawea are reached by coach from Queenstown (Wakatlpu). Excellent Deer Stalklug around Hawea. Hotel accommodation at Queenstown and elsewhere. OVERLAND TO MILFORD SOUND. The most magnificent walking tour lu the world. Train and coach to tbe loveliest of Lakes, Manapourl and Te Am; foot track from the head of Lake Te Anan te the head of Milford Sound, through scenes of the wildest grandeur. The immense Canyon of the Clinton. McKinnon’s Pass, and tbe 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 Anau, is the starting point of the walking tour (30 milea). Comfortable shelter huts en route to Milford, equipped with blankets, food. etc. Government Guides on the track; Government cooks at the buts. Accommodation House at the heed of Milford. Oil Launch and boats on tbe Sound. All IM r DA A ATI AM a 9 10 Charges, Fares, etc., in connection with the above and other Tourist Resoris in the colony may be obtained free on All lIM I Un VA I UM a PP lication to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON, or on in fill Illi VIIIIIII I IVII quiry at the Branch Offices, Auckland, Te Aroha, Rotorua, Wairoa ( H. 8.), Han mer Hot Springs, Christchurch, Dunedin •r Invercargill. Information is also supplied at the London Office of the Agent-General (Hon. W. P. Reeves), Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria sireet. S.W.; and by Mr. J. G. Gow, Commercial Agerte for New Zealand, Durban. South Africa. For details aa to routea. fares and time-tablas see Tourist Department's Itinerary. Minister in charge of the Tourist and Health Resorts Department, The HON. SIR JOSEPH •. WARD, K.C.M.G ■u»erintendont, T. E. DONNE. W.lUagtea, N.H. Cable Addreas: “Maoriland." Codes ABC, Ath and *th editions. Westsrs Union and Usher’s. 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