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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 2, 15 July 1905, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL SIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAS TH ARO H A. 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 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, Liv< t and Spleen; also in ailments due to excess of acidi.y. Dr Kenny, Government Resident Medical Officer, may bo consulted. Male and Female Attendants in charge of the Raths. Pleasant Recreation Grounds, Tennis Courts and Bowling Greens. J^OTORUA -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 Zeale-d's Thermal Wonderland, and its Unequalled Natural Hot Mineral Waters are sure remedies for many ailments. The climate is healthy and equable. J line are several large and comfortable hotels and many boarding-houses. Easy facilities for side-trips are provided by steamer, coach and buggy. Spouting Gej.cn (including WAIMANGU, the largest in the world), boiling springs and lakes, miniature volcanoes and other thermal marvels abound. Beautiful forest, liver 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 <' o, ' beneficial hi a very large number of cases plied by the Rachel Spring, are immersion for treatment of a single limb or a part of uHvat^biUUi"” I ’!'or those of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. w ho desire a luxurious bath at u 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 hi the world and in Convalescence from Acute Rlieu- sedative iu its effects. whole of the body is immersed in hot than the Duchess. In addition to the mutism, in Gout in THE RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS are mineral mud. These baths are especially Uuth< '“ Swimming Bath, there are Sciatica" am" Lumbago, in Peripheral Neu- also supplied by the Rachel Spring. Iu useful iu 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 pa ‘ u ' . swimming bath. ted by tU* diseases when not of central origin, in Neu of obtaining a bath at any desired tempera- IHE AIX MASSAGE BAIIIS. lhese eyseis, an < * rasthenia, ami in certain eases of Hysteria, tore. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recently opened are in charge baths; and and in certain Uterine complaints; in many for those suffering from skin diseases. trained operators. \arious kinds or THE LADIES' PAVILION SWIMMING diseases due to failure of excretory organs t he POSTMASTER BATH Is similar iu Hh'/’u' I , Ln^'u'c'Todv""''*^!^" the "same BATHS, an open al'r hot bath, similar in such as the* Liver or Kidneys, and in many nature to the p r j es t, but the waters are L‘ J * various m-iniim ations arrangement to the Blue Bath, but fed by skin diseases. evell more acid alld stimulating. The bituimtion though at the 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, iu point of completeness acid and albuminous sulphur nature, acting charged with sulphur gases, conducted into iu a very high degr e the “glairy” quality and luxury of baths and appliances, rival as a powerfu. stimulant to the skin, rvlirv- a properly constructed box, in which the which makes the waters of Aix les Baius 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 llemis- plied they will completely eclipse any are provided i<»r use after the bath. skin. phvie to compare for a moment with thia. other baths in existence. The Famous Te Arolia Drinking Waters Are Obtainable at Rotorna. ROTORUA GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM. The charge for admission to the Government Sanatoiium al Rotorua is 30/ per week. The fee includes board and lodging, medical attendance, nursing, baths, and laun dry. owing to the a« < ommodation bring limited, and the great demand for beds, intending patients are advised to secure accommodation in advance. Patients recommended by Hospital or Charitable Ahl 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 8. WOiILMANN, M.D., 8.5., London. M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.I’., Eng., is in charge of the Government Baths and Sanatorium, and is assisted L>y 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 request, attend at visitors' residences. TARAWERA-WAIMANGU TOUR. Chief among the side-trips In the Rotorua District is that to Tarawera. Rotoma hana. and the mammoth Walmangu Geyser. The coach route passes the beautiful Lakes of Tikitapn and Rotokakahi, and terminates at the ruined village of Wairoa, which was destroyed by the Taiawera ernpt’on In ISSG. Thence a Government oil launch ■ onveys visitors across I..ike Tarawera. Anothei launch trip is mule across Rotomahana ((’’»• most wonderful lake in the world), where the excursionist boats over boiling water. Thence visitors walk to the Walmangu Geysei. GOVERNMENT ACCOMMODATION HOUSE AT WAIMANGU. LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. This beautiful lake, surrounded by lofty cliffs and forest-clad mountains, is 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 1.-irge, comfortable, and well-equipped uun»«-. conducted by the Government, stands on the shores of Waik aremoana. Excellent tiout fishing is to be had, and inteicstiiig e.\< ursions may be made on the lake and also to the level? little iici. hi-miring lake of Waikare-iti. Oil launch and rowing boats. MORERE may be visited from Wairoa. 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; < luar. br’eht, and i .■ i h-brlnglng. Government Accommodation House. Excellent hot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hot-air ami douche baths. Mussage. Thu waters are etticaciuus lu 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 Ajine scenery, close to the terminal faces of several great glaciers. Three days from Christchuieh or Dunedin by rail and coach. Government Hotel at Lake Pnkaki en route. Sp.« ndid Alpine ascents and Glacier excursions. Guides, horses, and all necessary equipment at the Hermitage. Mountain huts well stocked with food, blankeis, etc., at the foot of the Ball Pass, and on the Malte Brun Range, overlooking the Tasman Glacier, at elevations of 3.4(H) and 5,700 fret. 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. Ix>fty mountains 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 elsewheie. OVERLAND TO MILFORD SOUND. The most niagnitieent walking tour in the world. Train and conch to the loveliest of Lakes. Manapourl 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 Hie Suther and 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 miles). 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 head of Milford. Oil Launch and boats on the Sound. All I FA Dft/I ATI KI as *° Charges, Fares, etc., in connectinn with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the colonv mav be obtain«*<l free on A I\IlJll IV A II IN application to the GOVERNMENT DEI*\RTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON or in fill lIM I vz I llllf I I IVII (juiry at the Branch OlLccs. Auckland, Tp Aroha. Rotorua. Wairoa (11. B.), Hanmer Hol Springs. Christchurch, Dunedin or Invercarn'.l. Tnforma ion is also sup ‘lied at the London Oflice of the Agent-General (Hon. W’. P. R<eves), Westminster Chambers. 13. Victoria s reet. S W.; and by Mr. J. G. Gow. Commercial Agem for New Zealand, Durbin South Africa. For details as to routes, fares and time-iables 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: “Maoriland.” Codes —ABC, 4th and sth editions. Western Union and Lieber’s. 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