Ōkere Falls

Ōkere Falls is a waterfall in , . Ōkere Falls is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
Photo: Pseudopanax, CC BY 3.0.
  • Type: Waterfall
  • Description: waterfall in New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Okere Falls”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Okere Falls Power Station and Tutea Falls.

Ruins
Photo: National Library NZ on The Commons, No restrictions.
is a hydroelectric power station that came into production in May 1901, bringing electricity to . At the time, Rotorua was only the fourth town in New Zealand to have electricity.

Waterfall
Photo: Pukekoweka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a waterfall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Okere Falls and Mourea.

Village
Photo: Pseudopanax, CC BY 3.0.
is a small town located 21 km from Rotorua on SH 33 between and on the of . The town is situated on the shore of the Okere Inlet of , from which the flows north towards the .

Village
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is a settlement in Rotorua Lakes within the of New Zealand's . It is located on a thin strip of land between Lake Rotorua and , on State Highway 33. is situated 4 km south of Ōkere Falls.

Village
Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, also known as "Hell's Gate", is a suburb in 's most active geothermal area on State Highway 30, between Lake Rotorua and in the , . is situated 7 km south of Ōkere Falls.

Ōkere Falls

Latitude
-38.01415° or 38° 0′ 51″ south
Longitude
176.34513° or 176° 20′ 43″ east
Elevation
271 metres (889 feet)
Open location code
4VHRX8PW+83
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1063576390
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­waterfall
Geo­Names ID
6251939
Wiki­data ID
Q7081944
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Satellite Map

Discover Ōkere Falls from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Polish—“Ōkere Falls” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Okere Falls”
  • Dutch: “Okere Falls”
  • German: “Okere Falls”
  • Polish: “Okere Falls”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Whangamarino and Otaramarae.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kaituna Cascades Rafting Company and Ōkere Bridge.

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