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Aratiatia Dam
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Kate
July 6, 2022
The Aratiatia dam forms part of the Aratiatia Power Station (enabling water to be diverted through the power station). The dam gates are opened daily at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm (in summer) releasing 65,000l of water per second. It's an interesting and impressive site. And there's also a walkway above the old river bed/rapids with a number of viewpoints. Note, the river bed/rapids are dangerous given the quickly changing water levels. Access is not permitted.
The Aratiatia dam forms part of the Aratiatia Power Station (enabling water to be diverted through the power station). The dam gates are opened daily at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm (in summer) releasing 65,000l of water per second. It's an interesting and impressive site. And there's also a walkway ab…
Robin & Jacque
April 17, 2018
Plan your drive to arrive at 12pm 2pm or 4pm when the water is released over the floodgates and watch the river flood. Not safe for swimming, as the water is treacherous when released.
Irene And Neil
June 12, 2020
Worth the 20 minute trip to see the dam opening several times a day.
Alistair
January 3, 2017
Exceptional nature at its best. Release times 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Megan
December 19, 2015
Watch the aratiatia rapids form as the hydro power control gates open. Summer release hours 10am, 12, 2 & 4pm Winter release hours 10, 12 & 2pm Scene of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug movie
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155 Rapids Rd
Rotokawa, Waikato