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Waitaki Dam lookout
Kurow, Canterbury
Big 1930s concrete dam on the Waitaki River with a viewing area, near Kurow.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
The Waitaki Dam is a mid-century hydro landmark where the river is held back into Lake Waitaki. Stop for the views and the turquoise water. Kurow itself is a handy little town for fuel and a coffee on the way across the Waitaki Valley.
Good to know
- Combine with a drive along SH83 through the valley
- Bring layers, wind funnels along the river
- Best time
- Morning light
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, short walk
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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