Ōhaaki Power Station in Taupō District

Ōhaaki Power Station in Taupō District is a power plant (Contact Energy, geothermal, built in 1989). Ōhaaki Power Station is near Piripiri Road. Ⓦ.

Land Use
industrial area
Operator
Contact Energy
Website
https://engineeringnz.org/programmes/heritage/heritage-records/ohaaki-power-station

Attraction

  • Orakei Korako – approx. 14,2 km.
  • Mind Junction at Palmer Mill Road 8. Activity park – approx. 16,2 km.
  • Huka Falls River Cruises – approx. 17,2 km.
  • Huka Falls Jet – approx. 20,3 km.
  • The Devils Throat – approx. 20,8 km.
  • Prince Of Wales Feathers – approx. 20,8 km.
  • The Menagerie – approx. 20,8 km.

Convenience stores

  • Wairakei Food Market – approx. 19,8 km.

Charging stations

  • Huka Falls Jet (Taupo) (CHAdeMO, 1 charging points) – approx. 20,3 km.

Viewpoint

  • Ōhaaki Power Station – approx. 300 m.
  • Aratiatia Power Station Lookout – approx. 16,8 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Top Lookout – approx. 16,8 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Mid Lookout – approx. 17,0 km.
  • Aratiatia Dam Lookout – approx. 17,1 km.

Caravan site

  • Aratiatia Freedom Camping (limited wheelchair access) – approx. 17,2 km.

Gallery

  • Lava Glass (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–17, web) – approx. 18,7 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Wairākei Geothermal Power Station – approx. 20,3 km.

Bus stops

  • 3 Nikau St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 19,5 km.
  • Opp 15 Maire St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 19,6 km.
  • 36 Rata St (Proposed) – approx. 19,6 km.
  • 14 Kauri Drive (Wairakei Village) – approx. 19,6 km.
  • 3 Rata Street (Wairakei Village) – approx. 19,7 km.

Cafés

  • Lava Glass Blowing Studio (and Cafe) at State Highway 5 165 – approx. 18,7 km.

Bar

  • JCs Sports Bar – approx. 19,8 km.

Restaurants

  • Prawn Farm (Prawns) – approx. 20,3 km.
Located in Waikato Region
Country New Zealand
Power output 104