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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 6, 12 August 1905, Page 7

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL EIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAS TH ARO H A. A beautifully situsted health and holiday resort at the foot of Te Aroha Mountaia, 115 miles south of Auckland; accessible by rail direct or by steamer aad railway via the Thames. It has several good ho els aad boarding-houses. There is a large supply of hot miaeral water, with excellent publie and private BATHS. The het waters are efficacious in cases of Gout, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Skin Diseases, aad in disorders of the Urinary Organs, Liver and Spleen; also in ailments due to excess of acidity. Dr Kenny, Government Resident Medioal Officer, may be eenaulted. Male aad Female Atteadaata ia charge of the Baths. Pleasaat Recreation Grounds, Tennis Courts and Bowling Greens. 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 ia 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 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 Groena. Golf Links on Pukeroa Hill. THE B AT H S. THE HOT SPRINGS OF ROTORUA are THE RACHEL PUBLIC BATHS, sup- LOCAL SULPHUR TAPOUR BATHS, THI 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 ef aad * tw^> r< a eti| h ul those of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. w b o dealre a*luxurious bath at a reasonable especially in cases of Cbrouic Rheumatism a bland, alkaline nature, and distinctly THE MUD BATHS.—A part or the price there is ao better bath In the world and iu Convalescence from Acute Rheu- seda tiy e iu its effects whole of the body is immersed in hot than the Duchess. In addition to the tiBU iu ‘“such ‘’ loca^^anffestaUous 1 ' RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS are mineral mud. Th... bath. ar. eep.cl.lly Ducbe “ B » th . “>.r. ar. 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 rltis, Neuralgia, and many other nervous addition to privacy, there is the advantage pal “* swimming . f s d . Lui, diseases when not of central origin, iu Neu- o f obtaining a bath at any desired tempera- THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS. These Geysers, and furnished w rasthenia, and In certain cases of Hysteria, ture. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recently opened, are in charge oatas, ana and In certain Uterine complaints; in many for those suffering from skin diseases. of trall !, cd operators. Various kinds or LADIES’ PAVILION SWIMMING diseases due to failure of excretory organs THE POSTMASTER BATH Is similar in n^vhile hl at BATHS, an open air hot bath, similar in Jkiu df.eo.a ” uature tO th L Pri r\| bUt > h* W * ter ’ a,e tta’ massage and \.’ou. »’ f be B 1« B “ tb ' but fed bJr skin diseases. even mor , acld and stimulating. are emp i oyt ,3. T he Installation, though at Raehel Spring. THE PRIEST'S BATH.—This is an THE SULPHUR VAPOUR BATH — present comparatively small, is very com- TUB NEW BATHS now la 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 iu 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 Aix les 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 Hemis- plied they will completely eclipse any are provided for use after the bath. skin. phere to compare for a moment with this, ether baths in existenee. Tke Famous Te Aroha Drinking; Waters Are Obtainable at Rotena. ROTORUA GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM. The charge for admission to the Government Sanatoiium at Rotorua is 80/ per week. The fee includes board and lodging, medical attendance, earning, baths, and leandry. 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. WOiILMANN, M.D., 8.5., London, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Eng., la 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 Baaatorinm, 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 Waimangu Geyser. Ths coach route passes the beautiful Lakes of Tlkitapu and Rotokakahl, and terminates at the ruined village of Walroa, which was destroyed by ths Taiawera eruption in 1886. Thence a Government oil launch conveys visitors across Lake Tarawera. Anothei launch trip is made across Rotomahana (the most wonderful lake In the world), where the excursionist boats over boiling water. Thence visitors walk to the Waimangu Geyser. GOVERNMENT ACCOMMODATION HOUSE AT WAIMANGU. LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. This beautiful lake, surrounded by lofty cliffs and forest-clad mountains, is accessible from Walroa (Hawke’s Bay). The meet 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 house, conducted by the Government, stands on the shores of Waikaremoana. Excellent trout fishing Is to be had, and Intelestlng excursions may bo made on the lake and also to the lovely little neighbouring lake of Walkare-itl. Oil launch and rowing boats. 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; clear, bright, and health-bringing. Government Accommodation House. Excellent bot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hot-air and douche bathe. Massage. The water, 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 ALPS. The Mt. Cook “Hermitage,” Government Hotel, Is situated in the heart of the grandest Alpine scenery, close to tho terminal faces of several great glaciers. Three days from Chrlstchuich or Dunedin by rail and coach. Government Hotel at Lake Pukakl en 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 the foot of the Ball Paas, and ee 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 ranging np 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 L>y coach from Queenstown (Wakatipu). Excellent Deer Stalking around Hawes. 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, Manapourl and Te Anna; feet track from the head of Lake Te Anau te 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 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 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 bead of Milford. Oil Launch and boats on the Sound. All lAI A H as Charges, Fares, etc., in connection with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the oolonv may be obtained free on All IN FUn VAIII IN application to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON, or on in fill lln I vz I I Ivlf I I IVIi quiry at the Branch Offices, Auckland, Te Aroha, Rotorua, Wairoa (H. 8. Hanmer Hot Springs, Christchurch, Dunedin or Invercargill. Information is also supplied at the London Office of the Agent-General (Hon. W. P. Reeves), Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria s reet S.W.; and by Mr. J. G. Gow, Commercial Ageriv for New Zealand, Durban, South Africa. For details as to routes, fares and time-tables see Tourist Department's Itinerary. Minister in charge of the Tourist and Health Resorts Department, Tke MON. SIR JOSEPH G. WARD, K C.M G. Superintendent, T. E. DONNE, Wellington, N.X. Cable Address: “Maoriland.” Codes —ABC, 4th and sth editions. Western Union and Lieber's. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.