Whangamata Station Water Wheel, Kinloch. Lake Taupo. New Zealand.
S 38° 39.165 E 175° 55.510
60H E 406473 N 5721209
This water wheel is a copy of one installed at this site in the late 1950's to irrigate Whangamata Station.
Waymark Code: WMG89P
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 01/27/2013
Views: 2
The original water wheel was used to pump water to the wool shed and the dwellings on the sheep Station. It now stands along a walking path through bushland beside the stream, a nice cool spot to visit. There is a sign explaining the history of this site.
Visit Instructions:
Please give the date of your visit and a brief description of your experience and any additional information you may have about the waterwheel, its current condition, etc. We would very much like at least one original photo from your visit, but it is not absolutely necessary.