Roaring Meg hydro scheme

#380 among destinations in New Zealand

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Facts and practical information

The Roaring Meg hydro scheme refers to two small hydro electricity power stations fed by the Roaring Meg Dam. The scheme is located next to the Roaring Meg Stream in the Kawarau Gorge, near Cromwell, New Zealand. Roaring Meg is owned and operated by Pioneer Energy. ()

Coordinates: 45°0'5"S, 169°4'19"E

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OtagoNew Zealand

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Roaring Meg hydro scheme – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kawarau Gorge, Motorsport, Highlands Motorsport Park.

1.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Kawarau Gorge
40 min walk • The Kawarau Gorge is a major river gorge created by the Kawarau River in Central Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand. The towns of Queenstown and Cromwell are linked by State Highway 6 through the gorge.
5.9 miSE
45°3'22"S • 169°9'54"E
Motorsport, Cromwell
151 min walk • Museum
6.2 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Highlands Motorsport Park
159 min walk • The Highlands Motorsport Park is a motor racing circuit and premiere tourist destination in Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand. Opened in March 2013, the facility features a 4.100 km circuit, designed by drawing inspiration from some of the world's most famous race tracks.

Roaring Meg hydro scheme

Facts and practical information

Roaring Meg hydro scheme plan & book

Roaring Meg hydro scheme – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kawarau Gorge

Motorsport, Cromwell

Highlands Motorsport Park