Manapouri Underground Power Station Manapouri
from NZD$70.00
About
Description
The Manapouri Underground Power Station, located deep beneath Fiordland, harnesses the energy of rushing water to generate electricity.
The construction of this power station was one of New Zealand's greatest engineering achievements, with the majority of the work completed underground in a remote location. The only external signs are the above-ground control building, a switchyard and two sets of transmission lines that loop across the head of the lake on their way to join the national grid.
A visit to the Manapouri Underground Power Station begins with a cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri. You will then travel by coach down a 2km (1.2 miles) spiral tunnel to view the immense underground machine hall and learn the story behind this power station.
A visit to the Manapouri Underground Power Station is also included in the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise.
Coach connections are available from Te Anau with transfers from most accommodation.
Trip Includes
- Cruise across beautiful Lake Manapouri
- Guided tour of the power station
- Optional coach connections from Te Anau
Duration
- Allow 4 hrs (from Manapouri)
- Allow 6 hrs (from Te Anau)
Departures
- 11.30am from Te Anau (returns by 5.30pm)
- 12.30am from Manapouri (returns by 5pm)
- Departs from Manapouri or includes transfers from Te Anau accommodation
- Only operates during summer (Oct - Apr)
Other Information
- Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
- If you wish to book a cruise on Doubtful Sound also, the power station tour is included on the Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
- Picnic lunch must be pre ordered or you can bring your own