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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 17, 28 April 1906, Page 7

NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST RESORTS WONDERFUL THERMAL SIGHTS. SUPERB SCENIC EXCURSION ROUTES. HEALTH-GIVING SPAS —— TH Ft 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 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. Malo and Female Attendants in charge of the Baths. Pleasant 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 Centro 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. 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 Gardena 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 a hot. covered Swimming t ßa^ e of Chronic and Subacute Disease; more baths like the Priest, but the water is of a limb, are available. at* a reasonable especially in cases of Chronic Rheumatism a baud. 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 Rhc-u- sedative in its effects. whole of the body is Immersed in hot than the Duchess. In addition to the mutism, in Gout, lu Kheumatical Autuiitis. -i-hf racuc'c uurviTv wx-i-ue , . ..i.u. Duchess Swimming Bath, there are f and in such local manifestations as IHc. RACHEL PRIVATE BATHS are mineral mud. These baths are especially * 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 Maltroy diseases when not of central origin, in Neu- O f obtaining a bathat any desired tempera- THE AIX MASSAGE BATHS.—These Geysers, and furnished with cold shower rastlieuia. and in certain eases of Hysteria, ture. Special baths and towels are reserved baths, only recently opened, are in charge baths; and and in certain Uterine complaints; in many f or those suffering from skin diseases. of trained operators. Various kinds of rxniF«- nvrrinv twtUMIVG diseases due to failure of excretory organs , rHK pn«Tiix<TV» u.tu sen- powerful douches, under high pressure. * Liults bwimmi. - Be.S£ S&iX'SS Bat “’ bUt IHE IKIESTS BATH. This is an THE SULPHUR VAPOUR BATH.— present comparatively small, is very com- THE NEW RATHS now in course of immersion bath; the water is of a strongly this is a natural hot vapour, hitrbly plete. while the Rachel water possesses construction will, in point of completeness acid and albuminous sulphur nature, acting charged with sulphur gases, conducted into ju a very high degree the “glairy" quality and luxury of baths and appliances, rival as a powerful stimulant to the skin, roliev- 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 stillness, 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 pabla form is constantly deposited on the There is no bath In the Southern Hernia- ailed they will completely eclipse any are provided for use after the bath. skin. phere to compare for a moment with thia. ether baths la existeace. Tke Famova Te Areha D Fluking Waters Ara Obtainable at Reterva. ROTORUA GOVERNMENT SANATORIUM. . TI J? S * n * to L ium at Rotorua la 30/ Per week. The fee includes board aad ledgiag, medical atteadaace, nurslag, bathe, and laun ? ry ’a to 1 e ??\ o , Ul^®5 a D 011 J? eiQ * 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 Kjyen hose paying the higher rate. Beds available for Friendly Society patients are limited to six. . u A ? TH J! S - M ;P” BS ’ M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.P., Eng., is in charge of the Government Bath, and Sanatorium, and I. assisted by WILLIAM B. CRAIG, M.A., M. 8., and C.M. (Ed.). Either of these medical officers may be consulted at the Sanatorium, er 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. and terminates at the ruined village of Walroa, which was destroyed by the Tarawera eruption In 1884. Thence a Government oi. 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 Walmangu Geyser. ' ~ — — LAKE WAIKAREMOANA. This beautiful lake, surrounded by lofty cliffs and forest-clad mountains, is accessible from Walroa (Hawke’s Bay). Tha moat convenient route Is that via Napier, whence coaches and coastal steamers run to Walroa: thence coach to the lake. “Lake House,” a large, comfortable, and well-equipped houae, conducted bv the Government, stands on the shores of \V aik aremoana. Excellent trout fishing la to be had, and interesting excnralona may be made on the lake and alao to the lovely little neighbouring lake of Waikare-iti. Oil launch and rowing boats MORERE may be visited from Walroa. Hot Mineral Baths. Hotel accommodation available. HANMER MOT ■ FRINGS. Government Spa at Hanner (altitude 1,218 feet), one day by rail and coach from Christchurch. Exceptionally Ine climate; clear, bright, and health-bringing. Government Accommodation House. Excellent hot mineral curative baths, public and private. Hot-air and douche baths. Maasage. The water* are efficacious la cases of rheumatism, sciatica, goat, disorders of the stomach and liver, skin complaints, etc. Shooting and fishing la 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 groat glaciers. Three fla^ S ii OIQ Christchurch or Dunedin by rail and coach. Government Hotel at Lake Pukaki en route. Splendid Alpine ascents and Glacier excursions. Guides, horsna, 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. LAKI WAJLATIPU. 0 Of the < reat Southern Lakes. Is one day’s Journey by train from Dunedin m larbreargiU. Lofty mountains ringing up t. xr.n... 6 ... ...oh.a l e.™ k ake ’ Government steamers; enchanting water excursions. Numerous Interesting Innd trips; Alpine ascents. Lakes Wanaka and Hawea ar. reached by coach from Queenstown (Wakatlpu). Excellent Deer Stalking around Hawea. Hotel accommodation at Queenstown and elaewhei.. OVERLAND TO MILFORD SOUND. the head "of'Mlfford 1 Sound "th'ro'u ah Scenes Ir“ d co,ch loveliest of Lakes, Manapouri and Te Anan; foot track from th. head of Lake Te Anau to G. 904 feeti. the highest in’the worid. are features Zf't trip“ lde “ r ’ Th * 1-,nen,e c,n 7 <>n of the Clinton McKinnons Pass, and the triple leap of the Sutherland Falls wFrh hhfnvfj m °d a tion House), at the head of Lake Te Anau, is the starting point of the walking tour (30 miles). Comfortable shelter huts Mllfoi< Oil Munch and bo2ul on the Round e ‘ C ’ GoT< ‘ rnn ”‘ nt Gulden on the track; Government cooks at the huts. Accommodation House at the bead of Ail IKI[-ODAA A T I n M M Chargee, Fares, etc., in connection with the above and other Tourist Resorts in the oolonv may be obtained free on All IM I UR IVI/l I lUN •PP hcatlo ° to the GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. WELLINGTON, or on in T ... t r ... . , . * ® ranc h Offices, Auckland, Te Aroha. Rotorua. Wairoa (H. 8. Hamner Hot Springs, Christchurch, Dunedin or Invercargill Information is also supplied at the London Office of the Agent-General (Hon. VV. P. Reeves), Westminster Chambers, 13. Victoria s reet. S.W.; and by Mr. J. G. Gow, Commercial AgeiL for New Zealand, Durban. South Africa. For details as to routes, fares and time-tables see Tourist Department’s Itinerary. Munster ib charge of the Tourist and Health Resorts Department, Tke KON BEK JOBEFK Q. WARD, K.C.M.O. Snperiatendent. T. B. DONNE. Wellington. N.Z. Cable Addrese: "Maorilaad.” Cede.—AßC, 4th aad Sth editions. Western Union and Lieber’a CORRESPONDENCE INVITED