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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 13, 30 September 1905, Page 7

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOOL x RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL SIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAS T H A. Ft OH 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 hotels 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 Female 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 Zenlard'i 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 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 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 number of cases plied by the Rachel Spring, are Immersion for treatment of a single limb or a part of tx L*o s’’of or those of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. tv'bo desireVluxurious bath al a reasonable especially in cases of Chronic Rheumatism a bland, alkaline nature, aud distinctly THE MUD BATHS.—A part or the price there is no better bath In the world and in Convalescence from Acute Bheu- se( i ative in itB effects. whole of the body is immersed in hot than the Duchess. In addition to the matism, in Gout, in Rheumatical Authntis. uAcni?T ddiuiti? ratuc . .... . „„„ UO n a ,.i u iiT Duchess Swimming Bath, there are and iu such local manifestations as RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS arc mineral mud. ibese baths are especially * . , . Sciatica and Lumbago, in Peripheral Neu- also supplied by the Rachel Spring. In useful in cases of stiff joiuts aud localised the BLUE HATH, an open air hot ritis, Neuralgia, and many other nervous addition to privacy, there is the advantage paln - swimming bath. i<'d by the Maltroy diseases when not of central origin, In Neu- of obtaining a bath at any desired tempera- THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS.—These Geysers, and furnished with cold sbouei rastheula, and in certain cases of Hysteria, ture. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recently opened, are In charge baths; ami and in certain Uterine complaints; in many for those suffering from skin diseases. °f trained operators. \ arious kinds of tiii.- i ADIES’ PAVILION SWIMMING diseases due to failure of sxc5 xcr ®‘“ ry THE POSTMASTER BATH is similar in n?a^' 1 un! 1 n d °i’hi. l ‘ e r.'.Hl J‘'‘ d while bl at BA THS, an open air hot bath, similar iu akffi diseases ITer or K d y8 ’ d T nature to the Priest but the waters are p ‘ m y asgage alll | -Various manipulations arrangmuent to the Blue Bath, but fed by even more acid and stimulating. are employed. The installation, though at the nachel Spring. THE PRIEST’S BATH.—This is an THE SULPHUR VAPOUR BATH.— present comparatively small, is very com- I 11E NEW BATHS now in course of immersion bath; the water is of a strongly This is a natural hot vapour, highly piete, while the Rachel water possesses eonsti action will, in point of completeness acid and albuminous sulphur nature, acting charged with sulphur gases, conducted into in a very high degive the “glairy" quality ami luxury of baths and appliances, rival as a powerful stimulant to the skin, reliev- 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, ami in the vari ty 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 sny are provided for uae after the bath. skin. phere to compare for a moment with this. other baths in existence. The Famous Te Aroha 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 a<*<-o’iiinodaiiun in advance. Patients recommended by Hospital or Charitable Aid Boards and members of duly registered Friendly Societies are admitted at 21/ pel week. To im-se patients arc extended all the privileges given to those paying the higher rate. Beds available for Friendly Society patients are ’united to six. The Government Balneologist, ARTHUR S. WOIILMANN, M.D., 8.5., London, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Eng., is iu charge of Hie 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. TARA WERA- WAIMANGU TOUR. Chief among the side-trips In the Rotorua District is that to Tarawera, Rotoma hana, and the mammoth Waimangu Geyser. The coach route passes the beautiful Lakes of Tikitapu and Rotokakahi, and terminates at the ruined village of Wairoa, which was destioyed by Ihe Taiawera eruption In 1886. Thence a Government oil launch conveys visitors across Lake Tarawera. Another 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. LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. This beautiful lake, surrounded b.v lofty cliffs and forest-clad mountains, is accessible from Wairoa i 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-equ’pped house, conducted by the Government, stands on the shores of Waikaremoana. Excellent trout fishing is to be had, and interesting excursions may be made on the 'sire and also to the lovelr little neighbouring lake of Waikare-itl. Oil launch and rowing boats. 110RERE 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; clear, bright, and hea Ith-bringing. Government Accommodation House. Excellent hot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hut-alr and douche baths. Massage. The 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 Pukaki en route. Splendid Alpine ascents mid Gla< icr excursions. 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 3,400 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 up to 9,000 feet in height surround the Lake. Government steamers; enchanting water excursions. Numerous interesting laud trips: Alpine ascents. Lakes Wauaka 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 magnificent walking tour in the world. Train and coach to the loveliest of Lakes, Manapouri and Te Anau; foot track from the hend of Lake To Anna to the head of Milford Sound, through scenes of the wildest grandeur. The immense Canyon of the Clinton, McKinnon’s Pass, an<l the triple leap of the Sutherland Falls (1,904 feet), the lii-_hest m the world, are features of the trip. GLADE HOUSE (Government Accommodation House), at the head of Lake Te Anan, is the starting point of the walking tom (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 I louse at the head of Milford. Oil Launch and boats on the Sound. All IM C Dft /I as Charges, Fares, etc., in connection with the above and other Tourist Resor sin the colonv may be obtained free on nil lIM I Ur IVIn I U M a PP lication to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON, or on in quiry at the Branch Ofiices, Auckland, Te Aroha, Rotorua, Wairoa (H. 8. Hanmer Hot Springs, Clu istchurch, Dunedin or Tnvercnrgill. Information is also supplied at the London Office of the Agent-Genera] (Hon. W. P. Reeves), Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria s reet. S.W.; and by Mr. J. G* Gow, Commercial Ageriu 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 HON. SIR JOSEPH G. WARD, K.C.M.G. Superintendent, T. E. DONNE, Wellington, N.Z. Cable Address: “Maoriland.” Codes—AßC, 4th and sth editions. Western Union and Lieber’s. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.