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Hydro lakes, Waitaki (2nd of 2)

Hydro lakes, Waitaki

This 2006 photograph shows the lakes created by damming the Waitaki River for hydroelectricity. Lake Benmore (top) formed behind the Benmore dam. Black Jack’s Point is behind the dam, and Lake Aviemore is in the foreground.

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Otago Daily Times
Photograph by Gerard O'Brien

Permission of the Otago Daily Times must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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Les Molloy. 'Protected areas', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/protected-areas/6/4/2