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Aerial view of the foot of Lake Hāwea, that shows the outlet to the Hāwea River. 1951. Ref. L150. Alexander Turnbull Library Ref. WA-28373-F
Group on the 'Bellbird' at Lake Hāwea (unknown date) #2021.1206
Lake Hāwea foreshore. 1878. Ref. L104. Te Papa (O.026489)
The Neck between Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea (unknown date) #1004.16
Lake Hāwea Outlet (c. 1950-1957) #1012.1
Hawea Dam project. View of the Diversion Channel built on western side of the Lake Hāwea Outlet in 1956 and looking south. 1957. Ref. L174. Hocken Collections.
Scotts Beach, Lake Hāwea. c.1960s. Ref. L25
Trees on the original Lake Hāwea foreshore being flooded when lake rose after the dam gates were closed. Early 1959. Ref. L33
Hawea Flat School with the teacher's dwelling. The first Post Office (far left) was opened 2 January 1882. 1907. Ref. L42
Timaru Creek Homestead. c1950. Ref. L161
Lake Hawea Store built by Hilary and Wattie Taylor. Became well known as the 'Sailz Restaurant and Store'. 1958. Ref. L219