[Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Date: 1893

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1893-01

Description: An arrangement of text on a card describing the attractions of the Wairakei area, whose principle sights were: Tuhuatahi (Great Caldron [sic]), Dragon's Mouth and Cascade Geyser, Lightning Pool, Black Geyser, Eagle's Nest, Devil's Tollgate, Great Wairakei, Prince of Wales' Feathers, The Mirror, Twin Geysers, the Great Blow Hole or Devil's Trumpet, Huka Falls, Arateatea Rapids. Card is reprinted from page 130 of W T Cunningham's "New Zealand as a tourist & health resort : a handbook to the hot lakes, the cold lakes, sounds, etc." (1893) Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Black and white print on card 150 x 96 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in February 2015

Date: 1966

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

By: Wairakei Hotel

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1966-01

Description: Menu contains "Chef's suggestion", and a list of selected malt, spirits and wine. The chef de cuisine was Joe Pereira, and the dining room manager Peter Blanks. Two copies held Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: offset print on menu folded to 200 x 145 mm.

Date: 1998

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1998-01-cover

Description: Cover spread shows a map of the area at left, a photograph of the entrance of the hotel lit at night, and a small photograph of part of the hotel from the lawn. Extended Title - From Wairakei Resort New Zealand, spread of pages 2-3 and inside from cover Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on cover of booklet, 210 x 297 mm.

Date: 1986

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1986-01-back

Description: Inside of folded pamphlet shows eleven photographs of the interior of the hotel, its grounds, golf and tennis court, conference room. There is also a photograph of a boy who has caught a fish. Text lists address, location, transportation, guest rooms, restaurants, bars, conference facilities, banquet rooms and other amenities. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on pamphlet, 210 x 390 mm.

Date: 1986

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1986-01-front

Description: Title panel and one side of pamphlet, advertising Wairakei Hotel and its facilities. It shows a map of New Zealand, an aerial photograph of the hotel, and photographs of its parklike grounds. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on pamphlet, 210 x 390 mm.

Date: 2000 - 2003

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

By: Bayview International Hotels and Resorts

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-2000/2003-01

Description: Cards with the following titles: 2000. Can you see yourself here ... Wairakei Resort New Zealand for that magic breakaway. 2002. You don't have to go to Mt Everest for that ultimate challenge. Wairakei Resort, Taupo, New Zealand, 365 days a year. Resort to the ultimate challenge. 2003. You don't have to be in wonderland for great family fun. Wairakei Resort, Taupo, New Zealand. 365 days a year. The Wairakei ... great family fun. Quantity: 3 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cards. Physical Description: Photolithographs on cards, each approximately 110 x 210 mm.

Date: 1998

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1998-01-2/3

Description: Pages of advertising booklet show photographs of hotel suite interiors with fruit bowls on the dining tables. There is a photo of a woman packing a suitcase on the bed, and at lower right a couple strolling in the resort grounds. The far left shows part of an aerial photograph of the hotel grounds and parking area. Extended Title - From Wairakei Resort New Zealand, spread of pages 2-3 and inside from cover Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on three pages of booklet, each 210 x 100 mm; total 210 x 297 mm.

Date: 1970

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1970-01-back

Description: Contains a photograph and a message from Michael Hoy, small photographs of the pool, conference hall, costs of accommodation, catering and conference facilities. Extended Title - From its "Wairakei Hotel, the conference heart of New Zealand", 1970, inside Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on pamphlet, 152 x 518 mm.

Date: 1957

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1957-01-back

Description: Flier advertising the facilities of the Wairakei Hotel, including a travel bargain for the off-season, with text urging the traveller to avoid the summer rush. There is also a note about special bargain rates at Lake Waikaremoana. Other Titles - From its "Special off-season travel bargain Hotel Wairakei ... 1957". Verso. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on flier, 220 x 142 mm.

Date: 1957

From: [Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Wairakei. 1893, and 1900s onwards ]

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Wairakei-1957-01-front

Description: Flier advertising the facilities of the Wairakei Hotel, including a travel bargain for the off-season, providing free sightseing, special bus and hotel rates, hot mineral baths, nine-hole golf course, central heating. There is a photograph of the hotel building at the top of this side. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on flier, 220 x 142 mm.