27 February 2009
Across the lake, onto a bus, and into the mountain beside the lake. Two kilometers down a tunnel hewn into the rock, and you have arrived at this huge hydro power station.
The tunnel entrance...
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The underground turbine room... it all happens here.
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Doubtful Sound - where the water finally exits via two long tunnels into the sound and then the sea.
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More info? Look at http://www.meridianenergy.co.nz/AboutUs/PowerStations/ under Manipuri Power Station for some more information.
P.S. - we are not starving in New Zealand... here is some nice fresh fish and salad prepared by Pat the evening before our visit to the power station...![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0tFkjRzWDLJWMVXUR4z68oKcF3kUxBdkaRAu2G-Mn0zP25fv2IBZ7yZA2x3Na20jhtJPP6uti8dOWXs3ZaX1kdTCD83Oae_1EXD34kIQs7kgJxdpVSlZsmZpoAazKKF8GKeO3NmUGUjj/s320/2009+02+26+Manapouri+sunset+dinner+007.jpg)
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