Lloyd is out in the deluge watching
the power of river floods at Franz Josef

Kawarau River Flooding

Shotover River  (Jet Boat area)


Queenstown Flood

In this high rainfall zone, where rain is measured in metres, we see settlements near lakes and waterways coping with regular floods. 

Explore the regular dangers for settlers transport systems and industries

Studies
We look at the history of major floods seeing their photos and their effects. We learn to identify flood prone areas that can be a help for our own house buying guide.  Interested groups examine different flood protection programs seeing how they work, their effectiveness,  weaknesses and long term results.

See also:
Link - Port of Greymouth *

Buller River Flood
(Hawks Crag)