Pupu Hydro Power Scheme
The Pupu Hydro Power Scheme is a small hydroelectric power station near Tākaka in the Golden Bay region of the South Island of New Zealand. It opened in 1929 as the first power station in the region and was the first public electricity supply in Golden Bay.Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.
- Type: Electrical generator
- Description: hydro power scheme in New Zealand
- Also known as: “Pupu Hydro Power Station”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Te Waikoropupū Springs.
Te Waikoropupū Springs
Spring
Te Waikoropupū Springs, also known as Pupu Springs and Waikaremumu Springs, are located near Tākaka in Golden Bay, in the Tasman District of the South Island of New Zealand. Te Waikoropupū Springs is situated 3 km east of Pupu Hydro Power Scheme.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Takaka and Waitapu.
Takaka
Takaka is the largest town and hub of Golden Bay, in the northwest corner of the South Island of New Zealand. Agriculture and tourism are the main industries in Golden Bay, so the economy is fairly seasonal.
Waitapu
Locality
Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Waitapu is a locality, which is situated 6 km east of Pupu Hydro Power Scheme.
Puramāhoi
Locality
Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Puramāhoi is a locality, which is situated 6 km north of Pupu Hydro Power Scheme.
Pupu Hydro Power Scheme
- Categories: hydroelectric power station, walkway, building, and industry
- Location: Nelson, Nelson Bays, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-40.85529° or 40° 51′ 19″ southLongitude
172.73743° or 172° 44′ 15″ eastOperator
Pupu Hydro Society IncOpen location code
4VFJ4PVP+VXOpenStreetMap ID
way 100037665OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesWikidata ID
Q24041115
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Satellite Map
Discover Pupu Hydro Power Scheme from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pupu Hydro Walk way Lookout and View Of Water Race.
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