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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 3, 22 July 1905, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL SIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAB T E AR O 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, Liver and Spleen; also in ailments due to excess of acidity. Dr Kenny, Government Resident Medical Officer, may be consulted. Male and Itemale 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 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. Tliete are several large ami 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 JEL S. THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA are THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, sup- LOCAL SULPHUR VAPOUR BATHS, THE DUCHESS BATHS. These cuiiHist 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 I( j a t^ ai^e ’ 11 ot .' c . ov ‘ . lU,l Jyr those of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. who desire^ 8 luxurious bath aZu 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- sedative in its effects. whole of the body is immersed in hot than the Duchess. In addition to the mutism, in Gout, in Rheumatical Authritis, r rifl , nAoirpt i.diuatp D A muG , , i ma.un. Duchess Swimming Bath, there are and in such local manifestations as lilE RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS are mineral mud. These baths are especially b Sciatica and Lumbago, in Peripheral Neu- also supplied by the Rachel Spring. In useful in 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 paiu - „ swimming bath. fed by the Malfroy diseases when not of central origin, in Neu- o f obtaining a bath at any desired tempera- THE AIN MASSAGE BA Ills, these Geysers, und turmshed with cold sbuwei rasthenia, and in certain cases of Hysteria, t ure. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recently opened, are m charge baths; and and in certain Uterine complaints; in many for those suffering from skin diseases. trained operators. Various kinds of the I PAVir lON SWIMMING diseases due to failure of excretory organs t HE POSTWASTEK BATII is similal . iu powerful douches under high Pressure ,**• LAI IBS IA f ILION bW IM 11. skill diseases ’ ~atUre to but the waters are shin diseases. even more acid alld stlmu latlng. are elnpluyid . The Installation, though at the Barbel 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, relicv- a properly constructed box. in which the which makes the waters of Aix les Bains the most famous baths of the Ohl World lug pain and stiffness, and stimulating the patient sits, while Sulphur in an impal- so peculiarly fitted f®r 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- plied they will completely eclipse any are provided for use after the bath. skin. phere to compare for a moment with this. other baths In existence. Th.e Famous Te Arolia Drinking Waters Are Obtainable at Rotorua. ROTORUA GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM. The charge for admission to the Government Sanatorium at Rotorua is 30/ per week. The fee Includes board and lodging, medical attendance, nursing, baths, and laundry. 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/ pei 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., 8.5., London. M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Eng., is in charge of the Government Baths and Sanatorium, and is 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 request, 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 route passes the beautiful Lakes of Tikitapu and Rotokakahi. ami terminates at the ruined village of Wairoa. which was destioyed by the Taiawera eruption In ISStt. Thence a Government oil launch conveys visitors across Lake Tarawera. Another launch trip is made across Rotomahana (the most wonderful lake hi 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 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 hou«o, conducted by the Government, stands on the shores of Walkaremoana. Excellent trout fishing is to be had, and inteiesting 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 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: < kar. bright, and ln;i ih-brlnglng. Government Accommodation House. Excellent hot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hot-air and douche baths. Massage. ihe waters are efficacious 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 Alpine scenery, close to the terminal faces of several great glaciers. Three days from Christchurch or Dunedin by rail and coach. Government Hotel at Lake I’ukaki en route. Spa ndid Alpine ascents and Glacier excisions. Guides, horses, and all necessary equipment at the Hermitage. Mountain huts well stocked with food, blankets, etc., at the foot of the Ball Pass, and on the Malte Brun Range, overlooking the Tasman Glacier, at elevations of 3.4U0 and 5,700 feet. Cook’s Tourist Coupons accepted. LAKE WAKATIPU. WAKATII’U. the most easily accessible of the great Southern Lakes, is one day s journey by tialn from Dunedin or Invercargill. Lofty 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 elsewhere. OVERLAND TO MILFORD SOUND. The most magnificent walking tour in the world. Train and coach to the loveliest of Lakes. Manapouri 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 the Slither 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 IMrGDA /I A TI M as to Charges, Fares, etc., in conwH ion with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the colonv mav be obtained free on n I” UII V A I I Uni ‘'l'P'ication to the GOVERNMENT D'P\RTMENT OF TOLRIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON, or on in quiiy at the Branch Offices. Auckland, le Arolia. Rotorua. Wairoa (H. 8. Hanmer Hot Springs, Christchurch, Dunedin or Invercargill. Infornia.ion is also supplied at the London Office of the A'/eiit < teneral (Hott. \V. I’. R eves), Westminster Chambers. 13. Victoria s reef S.W.; and by Mr. .1. G. Gow. Commercial Agon, for New Zealand, Durban. South Afi ica. For details as to routes, fares and time-tables 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: "Maoi iland.” Codes—AßC, 4th and sth editions. Western Union and Lieber's. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED