Waitaki Dam
The Waitaki Dam is one of eight hydroelectric power stations which form the Waitaki hydroelectric scheme on the Waitaki River in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hakataramea and Kurow.
Hakataramea
Locality
Hakataramea, spelt Hakateramea in some older sources… Hakataramea is situated 7 km southeast of Waitaki Dam.
Kurow
Village
Kurow is a small town in the Waitaki District, New Zealand. Kurow is situated 7 km southeast of Waitaki Dam.
Waitaki Dam
- Type: Dam
- Description: dam in New Zealand
- Location: Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-44.67836° or 44° 40′ 42″ south
Longitude
170.42009° or 170° 25′ 12″ east
Elevation
358 metres (1,175 feet)
Open location code
4V7G8CCC+M2
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In Other Languages
“Waitaki Dam” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Waitaki Dam”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Lake Waitaki and Wharekuri.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Awahokomo Creek and Awakino Downs.
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