Maraetai Hydro Power Stations
Maraetai Power Station with two power houses at 360 MW, is the largest hydroelectric station on the Waikato River.
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READ MOREPipitea Marae
Pipitea Marae is a signpost at the juncture of many things - of land and sea, of Maori and Pakeha, of government and commerce, and of the past and the future - and as a prime example of the Urban Marae . . .
ViewA H Reed Memorial Kauri Park
....traversing a majestic group of kauri trees which are up to 3 metres in diameter and 500 years old...
ViewAkaroa Short Walk
This short walk takes around an hour, depending on how long you wish to spend reading the engrossing gravestones or wandering in the subdued light of the Garden of Tane.
ViewOrmondville Railway Station
The station built about 1883 has been restored by the Ormondville Rail Preservation Group to the style of the 1950s and converted to a bed and breakfast facility. Ormondville Station is rated as one of the finest survivors of the railway...
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ViewClevedon Scenic Reserve Walk
Various walks affording spectacular views are available within this 100 hectare reserve of native bush. Those leading to the summit are more challenging. A shorter walk leads to the Thorps Quarry face. Thorps Hill has significant stands ...
ViewMt Albert War Memorial Reserve
Excellent War Memorial Park with facilities
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