Field Trip - Geoheat (Draft)
Thu, 13 Aug
|Taupo Customer & Visitor Information Cen
As low temperature geothermal (geoheat) gets more traction within New Zealand, we take a look at some local examples already using this abundant energy source
Time & Location
13 Aug 2026, 12:20 pm – 3:00 pm
Taupo Customer & Visitor Information Cen, 30 Tongariro Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
About the Event
Geothermal heat, or geoheat, is a widely available energy option within Aotearoa, and can be used for a huge variety of heating and processing purposes. This NZ Geothermal Week field trip will learn more about some of the geoheat uses within the Taupō and Rotorua regions.
PlentyFlora
Based just south of Rotorua, PlentyFlora is a commercial gerbera grower that uses geothermal heat for its greenhouses. The greenhouses' two geothermal bores heat water that is then circulated adjacent to the flowers, creating a constant temperature and optimising the gerberas' growth. During this field trip we will visit PlentyFlora and learn more about the process involved - and have the chance to purchase some of their geothermally-grown produce! Read more about PlentyFlora's story here.
Huka Prawn Park
We will then head to the Huka Prawn Park to hear more about the use of geoheat, this time with a focus on aquaculture and…