45 i h 1 i ] \ i :d-.i-,.v r V rr\ ~, «-• -z \ > - i?hh 1= i M j 1 QQ f g l\ || SOS- V)|, j J THE AUSTRALASIAN r A. B.C. RAILWAY AND ROAD GUIDE, Apbil, 1579. |» 111 ING a Traveller's guide to the Rail- _l3 ways, Roads, Steamboats, Coaches, Omnibuses, Cabs, and other conveyances, in the Colonies of New Zealand, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Wesb Australia, and Victoria, with Postal, Telegraphic, and Money-Office nformation. Agents for Napier : — DINWIDDIB, WALKER, and Co., Booksellers, Stationers, & Printers, TeE r /son-street. 433 LAKE TAUPO HOT BATHS AND SANATORIUM. npHESE wonderful natural hot -water* 1 possess curative properties of the highest value in all diseases. A single course of bathing therein of only a few weeks dura- tion lis totally removed, many painful and stubborn cases o£ rfeeumafcism, lumbago, and affections of the apine, while much relief in every case is afforded. The healthy traveller, tourist, or excursionist visiting the volcanic district of Taupo and the other Lakes should not miss the pleasures of the Baths of Tapapukuao, for thore only the hot and cold •water springe are closoly separated, or blended together. Kvery visitor declares that ono Bath even adds new life, health, and vigor to the system. Situated on the W&ikato River, two miles from Bowen, on Lake Taupo, and halv way between Napier, Cambridge, and Tauranga. Cottages and good accommodation for Resi- dents and Travellers. Paddocks for Horses. For analysis of the water of the Taupo Hot Springs, see Mr. Skey's report in tiie last volume of the " Transactions of the New Zealand Institute." EDWARD LOFLEY, 46 Proprietor UNION FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND Capital— £2, ooo, ooo. Head Office Christohurch. This Company are now prepared to Insure at Current Rates against Loss by Fire on Houses, Stores, Furniture, Stock-ln-Trade, and all descriptions of Pr^uerty. Wn would call particular attention to the amount of capital, which is double that of my other Colonial Office, and is not exceeded y any Fire and Marino Insurance Company the -world. Insurances effected with open or valued policies on Wool from sheep's back, wool- sheds, or shipping port toLondon. Risks accepted on Vessels and Cargoes to or from any port in the United Kingdom, America, or the Colonies. 