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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 1, 8 July 1905, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL SIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAS T E TV ROH A. A beautifully situated health and ho'idny 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 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 acidity. Dr Kenny, Government Resident Medical Officer, may bo nonsuited. Male and betuale 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 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. Theie are several large and comfortable hotels and many boat ding-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. T HE 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 numb r of eases plied by the Rachel Spring are immersion for treatment of a single limb or a part of °f 11 large, hot. covered Swimming Lath of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. de^ire^luxurious'^but’b’s** a reasouatde especially in eases of Chronic Rheumatism a bland, alkaline nature, and distinctly THE MUD BATHS.—A part or the pri ct . there is no better bath hi the world and iu Convalescence trom Acute Rheu- sedative in its effects. whole of the body is immersed in hot than the Duchess. In addition to the uni t ism, in t«out, in Lv lieu mat ica 1 Antliiitis, . __, - .. Ducii css Swim in i 111 11 ut li t lieue are ami iu such local manifestations as IHE RACHEL ILI \ ATE LATHb are mineral mini. These baths are especially Sciatica and Lumbago. in Peripheral Neu- also supplied by the Rachel Spring. In usdn. in cases of stiff joints and localised THE BLUE BATH, an open air hot ritis, Neura.gia, and many other nervous addition to privacy, there is the advantage palu - swimming bath, fed by the Malfmy diseases when not of c ntral origin, in Neu- o f obtaining a bath at any desired tempera- THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS. These Geysers, and furnished with cold sbowei rastheuia, ami iu certain casts of Hysteria, turo. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recently opened, are in c harge baths; aud and in certain Uterine complaints: in many f O r those suffering from skiu diseases. of trained operators. Various kinds of davit iom ewivkiivi diseases due to failure of excretory orgnis eiitr a<ith hath • « h powerful douches. under high pressure, /A, 1 , LADIES lAv ILION SWIMMING such as th- Liver or Kidueys, aud iu many .J? } ft ° L? 1 phlV* V* 1 ai . !! P 1”? up <”‘ the body, while at the same BAI Ils. an open air hot bath similar in skin diseases. e ‘ more acid and' s stimulating 18 time masssl ~ e and various manipu ations arrangement to the Blue Bath, but fed by r, .m r x ™ • atd d btlul ulat ln «- are empioy d. The Installation, though at Uie Kachel Spring. HIE PRIESTS 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 strong.y 1 his is a natural hot vapour, highly plete. while tao Rachel water possesses construction will, in point of completeness acid and albuminous sulphur nature, acting . oarged with sulphur gas.-s. conducted into in a very high degree the “glairy” quality and luxury of baths and appliances, rival as a powerful stimulant to the skin. rcli \ - a properly constrm l-d box. in which the which makes the waters of Aix les Buius tin- most famous baths of the Old World lug pain and stillness, and stimuli: n;g the patient sits, while Sulphur in au impal- so peculiarly fitted for massage purposes, and in the variety of Mineral Waters suucirculatiou. Hot douches and cohl showers pa hie form is constantly deposited on the There is no bath iu the Southern llemis- plied they will completely eclipse auv are provided fur use after the bath. skiu. phere to compare for a moment with this. other baths in existence. The Famous Te Arolia Drinking Waters Are Obtainable at Rotorua. ROTORUA GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM. for admi>sion to the Government Sanatoi ium at Rotorua is 30/ per week. The fee includes board and lodging, medical attendance, nursing, baths, and launbv7Howitaf 01 rhark^P^^p 01 !.-^ and . tke » real . ( ‘ eluand . for beds, intending patients are advised to secure accommodation In advance. Patients recommended by Hospital 01 Chantable Aid Boards and members of duly registered i riendly Societies are admitted at 21/ pel vx k. To these patients are extended all the privileges ~ r. i . ■ ulveu to those paying the higher rate. Beds available foi Friendly Society patiei is are limited to six. assisted ta°^?LLLl!ilßn' U ?' < iLa J i 1 c t ' S ’Vi’, U M-ILC.S.. L.R.C.P., Eng., is in ehu.ge of the Government Baths and Sanatorium. and Is stea by WILLIAM B. CRAIG, M.A., M. 8.. aud C.M. (Ed.). Either of these medical ollkers may be consulted at Hie Sanatorium, or will, on request, attend at visitors' residences. TARAWERA-WAIMANGU TOUR. Chief among the side-trips in the Rotorua District is thru to Tarawera. Itotoma liana, and the mammoth Waimangu Geyser. Th. coach route passes the beautiful Ugtes or Tikitapu and Rotokakabi, and terminates at tire in::: d village of Wairoa. which w::s destroyed by the Taiawera eruption In 1886. Thence a Government oil launch conveys visitors across Lake Tarawera. Anotbei :.u mli trip is nr>de across liotoiualiana nbe most wonderful lake in the world), where the excursionist hosts over boiling water. Thence visitors walk to the Waimangu Geysei. GOVERNMENT ACCOMMODATION HOUSE AT WAIMANGU. LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. .. . Ttlls beautiful lake, surrounded by lofty cliffs and forest-clad mountains, is a<<-essilde from Walroa (Hawkes Bay). The most convenient route is that via Napier, whence coaches and coastal steamers run to Wairoa: thence coach to the ,ake. "l-ake House." a large, comfortable, and well eo™i ned b"ns. ceY i,v ti e Government, stands on the shores of XVaikareinoana. Excellent tiont fishing is to be had, and iiueiestlng excursions may be made on the lake aud also to the lovely little neighbouring lake of Waikare-iti. Oil launch and roving boats. mieiy 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: < \ar bright, and ■•a I li-bringing. Government Accommodation House. Excellent hot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hot-air ami -.<»uche L.iihs. Massage. Ibe waters utv eilicacious in 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 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 eu route. Sp.endid Alpine ascents and Glacier ex« i.rsions. Guides, horses, and all necessary equipment at the Hermitage. Mountain huts well stocked with food, blankets, etc., at the foot of the Bail Pass, and od the Malte Brun Range overlooking the Tasman Glacier, at elevations of 3.400 and 5.700 feet. Cook's Tourist Coupons accepted. LAKE WAKATIPU. Q * he n,ost easily accessible of the great Southern Lakes, is one day's journey by train from Dunedin or Invercargill. lx>fty mountains ranging up to ¥,OOO reet 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 t\\ akatipu). Excellent Deer Stalking around Hawea. Hold accommodation at Queenstown and elsewhere. OVERLAND TO MILFORD SOUND. ti.. ent . wa,kin g tour in the world. Train and coach to the loveliest of Lakes. Mauapouri and Te Anau; foot track from ths head of Lsks IV Ansu te i S< t!l< ‘ wil,,est grandeur. The immense Canyon of the Clinton. McKinnon's Pass, and the triple leap of the Suther and Falls (i,yo4 teet). the highest m the world, are features of tin* trip. GLADE HOUSE < (-ovcrnnien t Acioui nioil.i tion Ilousci. at the head of Lake Te Anau, is the starting point of the walking tom (30 miles). Comfortable shelter lints to Milford, equipped with blankets, food. etc. Government Guides on the track; Government cooks at the huts. Accommodation Mouse at the head of Milford. Oil Launch ami boats on the Sound. All IM CH DHA ATinM as t 0 Cha, g es ’ Fares - etc - >" connccUrm with the above and other Tourist Resor sin the colonv mav be obtained free on All INlUll VA I lUN appUtoton to the GOVERNMENT D! I*\RTMENT OE TOUKIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON or on in qtnty at the Brandi Oilices. Auckland. Te Aroha. Rotorm. Wairoa (H. 8. Hanmer Ho Springs, Chiistchureh, Dunedin or Invercargill. Informa ion is also supplied at the London Office of the Agent-General (Hon. W. F. Reeves), Westminster Chambers. 13 Victoria s re’et SW ■ and by Mr. J. G. Gow, Commercial Aged, for New Zealand, Durban South Africa. For details as to roii.es. fares ami time- ables see Tourist Department’s Itinerary. Minister in charge of the Tourist and Health Resor s Department. The HON SIR JOSEPH G. WARD, K C.M.G. Superintendent. T E DONNE. Wellington. N.Z. Cable Address: "M:ioiihind.” Codes —ABC, 4th and sth edisions. Western Union and Lieber's. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED