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The Clyde Dam, New Zealand's third-largest hydroelectric dam, is built on the Mata-Au / Clutha River.

The Clyde Dam is also the largest concrete gravity dam in New Zealand, consisting of one million cubic metres of concrete.  The total height is 100 metres, with a base width of 70 metres, a crest width of 10 metres and a length at crest of 490 metres.

The station began generating power in May 1992 and produces a maximum generation capacity of 432 Mw.  The Dam is owned and operated by Contact.

Recreational uses of the lake include water-skiing, boating, canoeing, jet boating, boat cruises and eco-tours of the abundant fish and bird life.

And now, you can explore one of New Zealand's most spectacular Dam's with this incredible tour inside & around the Clyde Dam. 

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Contact us

Address:
18 Sunderland Street
Clyde

Phone: +6434492799

Email:
clydedamtours@gmail.com

Website:
https://www.clydedamtours.co.nz/

Opening Times

  • mon: 11:30am – 7:30pm
  • tue: 11:30am – 7:30pm
  • wed: 11:30am – 7:30pm
  • thu: 11:30am – 7:30pm
  • fri: 11:30am – 8:00pm
  • sat: 11:30am – 8:00pm
  • sun: 11:30am – 8:00pm

Holiday Hours:
Closed all Public Holidays

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