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Aratiatia Power Station is a hydroelectric power station on the Waikato River, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is the first hydroelectric power station on the Waikato River, and is located 13 kilometres downstream of Lake Taupo. Aratiatia is owned and operated by Mighty River Power.
Aratiatia is a largely run-of-the-river station, as it generates electricity from water from the Lake Taupo control gates and to the Ohakuri Power Station. It does, however, have a 55-hectare lake behind the station for temporary storage.

Address: Wairakei
State: Wairakei



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This is a great watch, as the huge amount of released Waikato River transforms the dry river bed into a turbulent rushing flood.... and it was used in Lord of the rings too
Oh wao, the place is like haven, amazing view with awesome river. If you guys go there please reach there at 12 pm or bit earlier, because they release water from the dam and after the river gets full and looks amazing. It takes a bit time to get the full but if you wait for it, it'll be worth.
Great views, and easy to get to! Kids loved it. I'd recommend taking a few umbrellas for shade in the summer.
Beautiful, but also industrial! However, worth stopping by for a foto of the creek! Did not go to higher viewpoint...
You can see the water being released from the dam upstream. However there seems to be another viewpoint closer to the rapids that we missed. There are a couple of parking spots available as well.
Check the dam release times before you go. Good parking and great viewing areas. Very exciting when the water gushes through. An excellent place to take visitors...and free.
Love this place!!
Industrial, but very beautiful area. If you are near by, come and take a look around, admire the beauty of nature the dam and the power of water. It’s a lovely place to take photos, especially in the evening, when the sun is heading towards the horizon.
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