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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 78

Rotorua

Rotorua

[Full particulars as to fares, distances, and other infonnation, may be obtained free at the Government Tourist Inquiry Office, Rotorua].

Hotels.—Grand, 12s. a day; Geyser (Whakarewarewa), 10s. a day; also Brent's, and other boarding-houses, from 5s. to 8s. a day.

The invalid who visits Rotorua to take the baths will naturally consult the Government Balnaeologist at the Sanatorium, who will advise as to the proper trealment. The springs are of very varied Chemical composition, and vary in temperature from 60° to 212°. Sir James Héctor has divided them into five classes: (1) Saline; (2) Alkaline (3) Alkaline-Silicious; (4) Sulphurous; and (5) Acidic.

The tourist who visits Rotorua for pleasure should spend at least a week there before passing on to Waiotapu, Wairakei, Taupo, and the Whanganui River.

Te Wairoa is a village that was destroyed in the Tarawera eruption of 1886. It is about 10 miles from Rotorua, and a buggy and driver may be hired from local stables.

The road leads along the shores of two pretty lakes—Tikitapu and Roto-Kakahi—popularly known as the Blue Lake and the Green Lake respectively. Although Te Wairoa is generally spoken of, and written about as a buried village, it is by no means a scene of desolation now. It is covered by a dense growth of acacia, and the walk round the sights, the church, houses, and hotels destroyed by the eruption, is cool and shady. The path leads to a rustic seat on the brow of a hill, and here, while resting, the visitor can

Dressing Room, Duchess Bath

Dressing Room, Duchess Bath

Iles photos

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Te Wairoa before the Eruption

Te Wairoa before the Eruption

gaze upon the beautiful scene before him—the pretty bush in the fore ground, the tranquil Lake Tarawera in the middle distance, and the awe some Mount Tarawera beyond. There is a Government oil launch on Lake Tarawera; a guide may also be obtained to show visitors round the sights, which, in addition to those already mentioned include a pretty waterfall. A coach leaves Rotorua every morning, and returns in the afternoon.

The Maori explanation of the eruption of Tarawera is interesting, and I believe appears in print here for the first time:—Some twenty generations ago, a Tohunga known as Ngatoro, who was an emigrant from Hawaiki ascended Mt. Tarawera, and there encountered Tama-o-Hoi, a man born in the district. The latter was also a Tohunga of some note. Ngatoro had been going through the country taking possession of it by naming different points. To this proceeding, however, Tama-o-Hoi objected with the result that they quarreled, and Tama-o-Hoi dis-appeared into the earth, vowing vengeance on Ngatore and his people. (Ngatoro, according to tradition, was the one who by incantations brought the volcanic fires to Tongariro to warm himself, because he was perishing with cold in the snow). Time passed by, generations came and went, until in 1886 an old Tohunga named Tuhoto, who lived at the foot of the Tarawera Mountain in a viliage called the Wairoa, went on a visit to some friends who lived nearer the mountain. Being a man of note his visit caused quite a stir, but the consequences were diré, for immedi-ately upon his return home, a child belonging to the child of the village which Tuhoto had visited, sickened and died There appeared to be no explanation for the death of an apparently healthy child, therefore the villagers were not sur-prised when during the tangi the grandmother

Te Wairoa after the Eruption

Te Wairoa after the Eruption

Muir and Moodle photos

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of the child cursed Tuhoto for having bewitched (makutu) it. This curse very soon reachcd Tuhoto's ears, and he became very indignant. He immediately set to work to wipe out the whole tribe of the offending chief. He therefore called upon Rua-au-Moko, the god of volcanoes, together with Ngatoro and Tama-o-Hoi (the two latter were supposed to be in league with Rua-au-Moko). The result of this was the Tarawera eruption, which very nearly exterminated the Ngatirangitihi tribe. Mark the sequel: Tuhoto himself was overtaken in the general disaster, and was dug out alive, having been four days in a buried whare. His hair and body were caked with lava, and it was necessary to cut off his hair to get rid of it, and this it is believed by the Maoris brought about his death.

Photograph of Maori woman wearing a cloak and tiki

Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti are exploited by steameror oil launch. On the pier at Ohinemutu, especially in the early summer, can be heard the vigorous croakingof innumerable frogs, and the learned visitor will be irresistibly reminded bf the remarkable onomatapoeic in Aristophanes' "Frogs": Greek text The boat will call at Mokoia Island, and passengers can see Hinemoa's Bath, made famous by the very pretty Maori legend, which may be freely translated as follows:

Hinemoa, the beauteous and high-born maiden of Rotorua, was the daughter of Umukaria, the chief of the tribe which lived on the shores of the lake. Her wooers were many, and the fame of her love-liness had spread from Rotorua even unto the North Cape, but her heart knew not the thrill

Tuterei Karewa, Ngatimaru Chief

Tuterei Karewa, Ngatimaru Chief

Iles photos

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of love. At length it was announced that a meeting of the various branchcs of the Arawa tribe would take place at her father's village. Her suitors were many, and they came from near and far, clad in fine raiment and bearing costly gifts to lay at the feet of Hinemoa. Never before had the shores of Lake Rotorua witnessed such an array of rank and prowess. On these festive occasions it was a custom in the good days of old for youths and maidens to join together in song and dance. In these haka the

Quips and cranks and wanton wiles,
Nods and becks, and wreathéd smiles

oft kindled the first spark of love in the youthful breas And thus it fell out at this time.

Among the visitors was one Tutanekai, whose father was Tuwharetoa and whose mother was the wife of Whakane the chief of Mokoia, an island in the middle of Lake Rotorua. Owing to his birth-stain Tutanekai daré not aspire to the hand of such a noble maiden as Hinemoa.

Tutanekai, however, for months past had rehearsed the haka in secret with his servant Tiki, and had become a post master of the art. The guests begin their haka in honour of their hosts, and its weird strains wake the echoes of the hills. The villagers, with Hinemoa at their head, are watching the dancers, when suddenly Tutanekai springs into the fore-front of their ranks. With every nerve quivering with the joy of life, he whirls back and forth frorn one end of the line to the other, and many of the

Hinemoa's Bath, Mokoia Island

Hinemoa's Bath, Mokoia Island

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dancers catch some of his wild enthusiasm. Hinemoa is overcome, and the proud citadel of her heart yields unconditionally to the wanton attack of Tutanekai. The dance is over, and each of the chiefs fondly imagines that he has won the love of Hinemoa. But it is not to be, for Hinemoa, according to the custom of her people, sends her handmaid to Tiki with the intimation that her mistress is graciously pleased to grant Tutanekai a private audience. But the course of true love never did run smooth. The revels are over. The fare-well speeches are made, and the visitors return whence they came. The young chiefs, wholly unconscious of Hinemoa's choice, await the announcement of her decision.

Carved Sliding Window

Carved Sliding Window

Having assured Tutanekai of her undying love for him, and he having sworn eternal fealty to her, Hinemoa hastens to aquaint her father with the state of her feelings. The old chief is furious. There are no limits to his rage. He accuses her of base ingratitude. She has chosen a plebeian, and would disgrace his hitherto untarnished name. Hinemoa is undaunted. Her choice is fixed. What if her father has dared Tutanekai to set foot on their shores again? Love laughs at difficulties and will surely find a way.

So that there shall be no possibility of Hinemoa paddling to the island, three miles away, her father orders all the canoes to be hauled far up beyond the beach. This is done, and the love-lorn maiden sits on the beach at eventide, and hears the strains of her faithful Tutanekai's lute wafted to her by the breeze. At length love proves stronger than maiden modesty, and Hinemoa resolves to brave the dangers of the deep waters, and swim to her lover. The event-ful night arrives. The young moon is hidden behind heavy banks of clouds. Hinemo i wades into the waters of the lake, so cold, so chill, yet not cold

Frontal Post of Maori House

Frontal Post of Maori House

Carved Doorway of Maori House

Carved Doorway of Maori House

Iles, photos

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Hamurana Stream

Hamurana Stream

enough to quench the fire of love in her heart.

The fitful, struggling moonbeams disappear in the west, and a thick darkness overspreads the waters, and blots out her island goal. "My love," she murmurs, "would that thou wert nigh to help me." And now she swims on with the cheering strains of the lute guiding her to her love and the shore.

On, on she swims, very slowly now for her strength is failing fast. Will she ever reach the shore? Very far away seem the notes of the lute. A night bird flies swiftly past. Oh, for its wings that she may fly away to Tutanekai and rest! She tries to stand, but finds no foothold, and sinks beneath the dismal waters. The darkness enters her soul, but still she struggles wildlv, and at last feels herself breathing once more. She gathers all her small remaining strength for one last despairing effort, and joy fills her breast as her tender feet touch the sand. Wearily she sits down in the shallow water, faint and worn but on the island at last. After resting awhile, she rises, all numbed and cold, and falters up the beach. Presently, in the darkness, she stumbles upon a hot water pool, and plunges into it, and its cheering warmth invigorates her tired spirit.

How is she to find her lover? Into what house so ever she goes, the owner (according to Maori usage) can claim her as his own. In this quandary Tutanekai unconsciously comes to the rescue. He is tired and thirsty after his playing, and sends Tiki with a calabash to draw water from a cold spring close beside the bath in which Hinemoa is sitting. Hinemoa is now herself again, and when she hears Tiki's footsteps, she asks him in a gruff voice, "Who sent you, and whv come you hither?" Tiki tells her that

Hamurana River

Hamurana River

Iles and Martin photos

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Okere

Okere

Tutanekai has sent him for drinking water. Hinemoa does not know Tiki, and fearing to trust him, resorts to strategy. She asks Tiki for a drink, and he hands her the calabash, thinking that Hinemoa must be a man, and a chief. She drinks and breaks the calabash against the face of the rock. Tiki at once returns and gets another calabash, which he also fills. Hinemoa, again in her assumed voice, orders the slave to give her the calabash, and being accustomed to obey, he does so. Hinemoa then breaks the second calabash, and orders Tiki to tell his master what has happened. When Tutanekai hears the story of this strange man's presumptuous conduct, he seizes his spear, and accompanied by Tiki rushes down the slope, prepared to avenge the insult. On reaching the pool, where Hinemoa is still hiding, he demands the name of the offender.

"It is I," replies Hinemoa, and she immediately rises and leaves the pool.

"It is indeed thyself," cries Tutanekai, in his joy and amazement, and he promptly removes his feather mantle and encircles the lovely form of Hinemoa in its sheltering folds. Tutanekai then dismisses Tiki to prepare the bridal chamber, and slowly the lovers follow to their home.

The following is a Maori account of the same legend

Ohinemutu, Lake Rotorua

Ohinemutu, Lake Rotorua

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which I took down from the dictation of a chief at Kotorua. It will no doubt be interesting to Maori students:—

Te Arohatanga o Hinemoa raua ko Tutanekai.

Ko te wahine nei ko Hinemoa he puhi; he tamahine na Umukaria o Ngatiwahiao, Rotorua. Akuanei ka puta nga rongo mo Hinemoa ki tena kainga, ki tena kainga; na wai a kua hiahia tena tamaiti rangatira, tena tamaiti rangatira hei wahine mana, mana. Ka huihui nei aua tamariki rangatira ki te kainga o Umukaria, ka whakatu i te haka ma ratou. Tenei hoki a Tutanekai, te tamaiti poriro aTuwharetoa. Te tu nei haka ai, ka matakitaki te tangata whenua, a Hinemoa hoki. Rokohanga iho ko te rerenga o te maia ra, o Tutanekai, ki te aro-a-kape o te haka. Tau rawa mai te maia nei i tetahi taha, i teta hi taha o te kapa ra. Haere mai hoki te mahi pukana.tá arero whatero, koia ano ! Anana ! Ka mate noa ake te puhi nei ki te mahi a te maia ra, me te hiahia tonu atu, a ka noho whaiaipo nei raua ki a raua.

The Maori Greetings

The Maori Greetings

Te rongonga o Umukaria, o te matua, ko tana riringa i riri ai ki te tamahine. Hei aha ma Hinemoa, ka whakaman tonu a ia ki a Tutanekai. Ka toia nga waka ki uta kia kore ai he ara mo Hinemoa ki Mokoia, he moutere tena. Ka kauria nei e Hinemoa a Rotorua, whiti noa ki Mokoia. Ka noho a ia i roto i te waiariki i reirá whakamahana ai i a ia. Akuanei ka tonoal Tutanekai tana pononga, a Tiki, hei kawe ny Te taenga atu o Tiki ki te wai, ka rokohangatia e ia a Hinemoa e noho ake ana i rolo ia te puia. Ka tonoa nei e Hinemoa te taha wai, a hoatutia ana e Tiki. Te inumand a Hinemoa i te wai ra, wahia ake ana e ia te taha. Ka hoki nei te pononga ra, ka ki atu ki tana rangatira, ki a Tutanekai, km wahia tana taha e te tangata. Ka wha-wha atu a Tutanekai ki tana tao heke

A Maori Girl

A Maori Girl

Iles photos

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Pararaki Bay, Rotoiti

Pararaki Bay, Rotoiti

tonu atu ki te puia ra. Ka rere tonu atu tana patai ki te tangata e noho ake ra :

"Ko wai koe?" Te whakahokinga a Hinemoa, "Ko au nei tenei." Ka haere tonu ake te wahine i rolo i te puia, tu ana i tahaki, me he kotuku! Te kitenga atu o Tutanekai ko ia, ka unuhia tana kahu huru, ka whaka-kakahuria atu e ia ki te puhi ra. Heoi ano, ka whakatika raua, ka anga atu ki to raua whare, moe tonu atu.

After leaving Mokoia Island, the steamer proceeds to the head of Lake Rotorua, and Lake Rotoiti is reached via the Ohau channel, which connects the two lakes. At Manupirua, near the western end of Roioiti, the traveller may bathe in a hot spring on the shore. The hills which fringe the shore at the head of Rotoiti are bold and well wooded, and on a calm afternoon they are to be seen broadly mirrored on the bosom of the lake. The trip throughout is charmingly idyllic. Lunch, which is provided by the hotel, nicely packed in a hamper, may be enjoyed on the launch, or if passengers wish to go on by buggy to Rotoehu and Rotoma (by arrangement with livery stable keepers), they may exploit their hampers on

Manupirua Bath, Rotoiti

Manupirua Bath, Rotoiti

Martin, photo

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Pohutu Geyser

Pohutu Geyser

A Haka for a Penny, "Whakarewarewa

A Haka for a Penny, "Whakarewarewa

landing at Tapuaeharuru. This little Maori settlement is at the extreme east of Lake Rotoiti. Passengers may return either by boat or coach. For the first eight miles of the latter route the road skirts the shores of the lake, and is very pleasant, but the remaining portion of the trip is barren and uninteresting, except for Tikitere, famous for its Inferno, Gates of Hades, and various other forms of thermal activity. The better way to see Tikitere, however will be deseribed later on. The boat tare is 10s.

Whakarewarewa is only about a mile and a half from Rotorua, and coaches leave frequently for this absorbingly interesting spot. Single fare, 6d.

Maori Children Diving for Pennies

Maori Children Diving for Pennies

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A Maori Belle

A Maori Belle

Iles photos

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Bathing Pool, Whakarewarewa

Bathing Pool, Whakarewarewa

Martin, photo

Maggie Papakura, the brilliant and accomplished guide and other nativo girls will conduct visitors round the many geysers, porridge pots, and other weird sights of Whakarewarewa.

The principal geysers are Pohutu (the splasher), which throws up boiiing" water to a height of about 6o feet; and Wairoa. Close to Pohutu is Te Horo (the cauldron), which always boils up and overflows before Pohutu plays. On the other side of Pohutu is the Prince of Wales' Feather, which broke out about five years ago. As soon as the feather reaches a height of 20 feet, Pohutu may be expected to perform. Wairoa (high column of water), when in action sends up a mass of boiling water to a height of fully loo feet Wai-Korohihi (hissing water) plays with reasonable regularity to a height of about 20 feet. Kereru (pigeon) plays all day long at very short intervals. The Torpedo, as it is called, is a tolerable imitation, on a small scale, of the exploding of a submarine mine It is produced by the boiling mud coming in contact with the cold water of the Puarengu Stream. The Waikite Geyser has not played for many years. It stopped on the very day that the railway was opened to Rotorua; hence the Maori says, Na te Pirimia whakamutu (it was stopped by the Premier)

Wairoa Geyser

Wairoa Geyser

Brain Pot and Pohutu Geyser

Brain Pot and Pohutu Geyser

Iles, photos

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Near Waikite is a cave called Te Hinau, in which an old chief, Te Tukuluku, hid for two years from his enemies. Upon the discovery of his retreat, he was captured and beheaded, and his brains were cooked in Te Komutumutu (the brainpot), and duly eaten. Much amusement can be derived from the young Maoris who, at strictly reasonable rates dive for pennies or dance haka for the edification of visitors and their own enrichment. The Geyser Hotel is excellent, and a week or two can be whiled away with pleasure and profit at this remarkable spot.

Kereru Geyser Rotorua

Kereru Geyser Rotorua

Iles, photos

Probably the most weird and wonderful place in the thermal district is Rotomahana, the hot lake, near Tarawera. There is a remark-ably fine round trip conducted by the Tourist Department-—coach to Lake Tarawera, oil-launch across the lake; oil-launch across Lake Rotomahana; thence walk to the crater-basin of the famous Waimangu Geyser; and back to Rotorua by coach (cost of round trip, including guides' fees, 15S.) The Rotomahana cruise through boiling water is a memorable experience. The cliffs bordering a part of Rotomahana are as suggestive of the infernal regions as anything on earth. They are simply alive with steam jets and blow-holes. Sound and sight combine to conjure up before the imagination a saw mill or smithy on the other side the Styx. The lake itself is warm in some parts and in others it is boiling.

General view of Waimangu Crater

General view of Waimangu Crater

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Boiling Water, Rotomahana

Boiling Water, Rotomahana

Lake Rotomohana and Tarawera Mountain

Lake Rotomohana and Tarawera Mountain

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Waimangu Crater in Eruption

Waimangu Crater in Eruption

The crater of Waimangu is about two aeres in extent, and the geyser itself, in its days of activity, discharged an immediate body of water, mud and stones to heights varying from 200 to over 1000 feet. Truly a great and wonderful phenomenon.

The photograph of Waimangu gives but a faint notion of its one-time splendou: and magnificence; it is now quiescent. And here let me say, that however good the photographs of New Zcaland scenery may be, the cleverest operator with the best of lenses in the world could give in a thousand photographs but a feeble reflection of the amazing glories of this wondrous country.

There is a good accommodation house at Waimangu, rmulueted bv the Government Tourist Department, situated iSahill commanding an exccllent view of the Rotomahana land Turawera thermal districts.

Okere

Okere

Iles, photos

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Te Rekereke Geyser, Wairakei

Te Rekereke Geyser, Wairakei

From Rotorua very pleasant excur sions can be made to the Okere Rapids to Hamurana, to Tikitere, and to the top of Ngongptaha Mountain, whence a very fine and extensive view is ob tainable. Hamurana and Tikitere can be done in one day, partly by boat and partly by buggy. The photographs of Hamurana and Okere give some slight idea of their beauty and picturesqueness.

Fishing.—There are the following streams in close proximity to Rotorua township, swarming with rainbow trout: Utuhina, Ngongotaha, Waiko rowhiti, Puarenga, Awahou, Ohau and Kaituna. Fish are caught up to 20 lbs in weight with rod and line. The basis generally used are the phantom white bait and artificial English flies. There is splendid sport trolling on the lake from oil-launches and boats. There is a local Anglers' Club in the town, the object of which is to develop the sport of rod fishing, and to give information to visiting anglers. Fishing licenses are issued at cheap rates. The Government Tourist Agent, Rotorua will give anglers full information respecting fishing Nearly 40 tons of trout were caught in these waters in the 1905-6 season.

Okere Rapids

Okere Rapids

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Hamurana Spring

Hamurana Spring

Martin, photo

Waiotapu, Wairakei, and Taupo.—On the way to Wairakei and Taupo, the visitor may spend a night at Wai-rnangu House, and then visit the Waiotapu thermal valley. There are many objects of interest to be seen at Waiotapu. The Champagne Pool is quite remarkable; a shovelful of earth thrown into it causes the water to effervesce with exceeding enthusiasm. There are also sulphur falls, mud volcanoes, the Primrose Falls, alum cliffs, and a pretty lake. The variations in colour of the many small lakes is most surprising. Altogether the sights are well worth a visit. The Maoris levy a toll, and provide a guide to the sights. The sights on the Government Reserve at Waiotapu are open to visitors without charge.

Wairakei, which is 26 miles from Waiotapu by coach, is

The Twins, Wairakei

The Twins, Wairakei

Iles, photos

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Prince of Wales' Feathers, Wairakei

Prince of Wales' Feathers, Wairakei

one of the most interesting spots in New Zealand. The Geyser House Hotel is picturesquely situated and is admirably conducted. There are hot swimming baths, a tennis court, a croquet lawn, and a shoot ing gallery in the grounds which abound also in beautifully cool sequestered spots, where guests can "in sweet seclusion seek the shade."

The Geyser Valley is full of objects of absorbing interest to the tourist. One of the most delightful spots is a cool shady seat from which can be seen Nga Mahanga (The Twins and The Prince of Wales Feathers. The former geyser plays regularly even few minutes, and the latter is made to play by diverting the course of a tiny stream of water. Both can be seen with advantage from the shade embowered seat. The Prince of Wales' Feathers Geyser throws its watery plumes in two showers of spray to the height of from 30 to 50 feet. The display, which is exceedingly fine, lasts for about 30 seconds. The Champagne Cauldron is an enormous boiling pool, and viewed from the level of the creek the sight is truly magnificent. The

Hamurana Spring

Hamurana Spring

Iles, photos

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Great Wairakei Geyser seen in the illustration plays at intervals of about nine minutes to a height of from 10 to 40 feet, and the display lasts about four minutes. The Eagle's Nest is another pretty geyser. It is covered with boughs all frosted with White sinter, and, as its name implies, looks like an eagle's nest. A guide is provided for the trip.

Great Wairakei Geyser

Great Wairakei Geyser

Another particularly delightful excursion is that to the Aratiatia Rapids. A buggy and guide are provided by the hotel, and after a drive of about four miles, that part of the Waikato River is reached on which the rapids are situated Here the Waikato seethes and foams through a narrow channel between rugged cliffs some 200 feet in height. The sight is impressively grand and awe-inspiring. Another day may be spent in seeing the Karapiti Blow-hole and the Huka Falls. Karapiti is an exceedingly interesting Fumarole three miles from Wairakei. Dr. Hochstetter called it the safety-valve of New Zealand. Pennies, pieces of wood, and in fact any substance thrown into the mouth of the Blowhole are immediately ejected with great force. The guide lights a fire of brush-wood near the entrance, and a dense mass of smoke is emitted from the Fumarole. A truly remarkable sight.

From Wairakei also, excursions can be made to Orakei-Korako and Atiamuri. Orakei-Korako is about 17 miles from Wairakei; a guide and horses for the trip are supplied at the Geyser House Hotel. The Rahurahu Geyser on the left bank of the Waikato, is close at hand, and within a radius of a few hundred yards are many other geysers, mud volcanoes, and boiling pools, grottos, and the beautiful

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Aratiatia Rapids, Wairakei

Aratiatia Rapids, Wairakei

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Maori Pataka(Food Store)

Maori Pataka(Food Store)

Wheeler and Son, photo

Pyramid of Geysers. From Orakei-Korako to Atiamuri is about 10 miles. The latter is on the old coach road from Rotorua to Wairakei and Taupo, and as there is a good hotel here, visitors may spend the night. About three miles from the Atiamuri hotel is the beautiful Aniwaniwa (Rainbow) Cascade. Other sights in the district are The Redoubt, Te Niho-o-te-kiorc (The Tooth of the Rat) Hot Spring, the Monumental Stones (erected to the memory of some 50 Ngatimaru people slain and eaten by Nga-roto warriors), and the Pohatu-roa (Tall Rock) Hill.

The Huka Falls are about half-way between Wairakei and Taupo, quite close to the coach road. Here again the Waikato River flows through a narrow chasm between lofty walls of rock. A bridge spans the rapids, from which a fine view may be obtained. Another short drive along the bank of the Waikato brings the traveller to Taupo.

"Sophia" at the Cooking Hole

"Sophia" at the Cooking Hole

Muir and Moodle, photos

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The view across the Lake from the village is very fine. In the distance may be seen the lofty snow clad peaks of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, and Ruapehu.

The "Spa" is situated in a beautiful little valley near Taupo. The interior of a fine carved Maori house is used as a dining room. In the well-kept grounds are hot and cold swimming baths for ladies as well as gentlemen. The Spa sights include the Crow's Nest Geyser on the banks of the Waikato. There are also several ngawha, and a so-called Champagne Pool in the vicinity. A guide from the Spa will conduct visitors over the sights. The Aratiatia Rapids may also be visited from Taupo. A ride of eight miles brings the visitor to the spot, whence a good view may be obtained from the opposite bank to that from which the visitor sees them on the excursion from Wairakei Rotokawa (Bitter Lake) may be seen en route. A guide and horses may be obtained in Taupo.

Crows's Nest Geyser Taupo

Crows's Nest Geyser Taupo

The Terrace Hotel, Onekeneke (near Taupo), is salubriously situated. The Terraces themselves are well worth visiting, and there are also some hot baths of considerable therapeutic value on the grounds. Many invalids (consumptives and others), have stayed at the Terrace with beneficial effects.

The Spa Taupo

The Spa Taupo

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Huka Fall, Waikato River

Huka Fall, Waikato River

Muir and Moodle, photos

Hot Swimming Bath The "Spa," Taupo

Hot Swimming Bath The "Spa," Taupo

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The Great Waimangu Geyser, Near Rotorua Playing to a Height of 1,500 Feet.

The Great Waimangu Geyser, Near Rotorua Playing to a Height of 1,500 Feet.

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Whanganui Natives

Whanganui Natives