Manapouri Underground Power Station

Doubtful Sound

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 normally part of the Doubtful Sound daytime excursion.  However, access may not always be possible.

 Picnic lunch options  (must be pre-ordered)
 Te Anau coach connections and courtesy transfers from most accommodation
 Suitable for all ages
 

 

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Manapouri Underground Power Station - from Manapouri

Season: Oct - Apr, daily departures
Duration: 3 - 4 hrs
1 Oct 2009 - 30 Apr 2010
Departs: 12.30pm
Prices from: $65 adult
$20 child

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Please note:

  • Access to the power station may not always be possible and we reserve the right to re-schedule the excursion
  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge

Coach & Manapouri Underground Power Station & Coach - from Te Anau

Season: Oct - Apr, daily departures
Duration: 4 hrs 45 mins / 5 hrs 45 mins
1 Oct 2009 - 30 Apr 2010
Departs: 11.30am
Prices from: $86 adult
$30.50 child

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Please note:

  • Access to the power station may not always be possible and we reserve the right to re-schedule the excursion
  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge




What to bring:

Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.

Real Journeys also operates Doubtful Sound cruises (day and overnight), Milford Sound cruises (day and overnight) and Te Anau Glowworm Caves.

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