The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 45
Waiwera
Waiwera.
"Many mineral springs abound in various parts of the Province. Those nearest the city of Auckland are the Waiwera Hot Springs, situated on the East Coast, about 24 miles north of Auckland. This naturally-endowed spot has become a popular watering-place and sanatorium for Auckland, and has been rendered in every respect suitable for the purpose by the enterprise of its owner, Robert Graham, Esq., who has built a first-class hotel page 88 with accommodation for 150 guests, and erected a large number of baths to enable visitors to enjoy the full benefits of the healing mineral waters. Boating on the river and in the bay, fishing, shooting (in season) and other sports are among the secondary attractions held out by this picturesque retreat. The surprising cures that are now of frequent occurence from bathing in and drinking the waters, especially in rheumatic affections, have attracted attention in the neighbouring colonies. An analysis of the water was made by the ex-Provincial Analyst (Mr. Tunney). He says:—' The water is perfectly clear and colourless, is without odour, but has a decidedly saline taste.' The following result shows the number of grains of saline matter held in solution in each gallon of the water:—Chloride of sodium, 123.82; chloride of calcium, 7.10; chloride of magnesium, 1.36; carbonate of calcium, 1.60; carbonate of magnesium, 0.22; carbonate of iron, 0.43; phosphates and silica, 1.60. Total saline matter, 136.13. .Captain Casey's steamer 'Anne Millbank' runs three times weekly; on Saturday at such a time as enables business men to spend Sunday away from the city and return on Monday."