Poolburn Reservoir
Poolburn Reservoir, also known as Poolburn Dam, is a reservoir in Central Otago, New Zealand. Built during the Great Depression for irrigation but also as an employment initiative, the water is used by farmers in the Ida Valley.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Lake
- Description: reservoir in Central Otago, New Zealand
- Also known as: “Poolburn Dam”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Otago.
Central Otago
Locality
Central Otago is an area located in the inland part of the Otago region in the South Island of New Zealand. The motto for the area is "A World of Difference". Central Otago is situated 6 km southwest of Poolburn Reservoir.
Poolburn Reservoir
- Categories: reservoir and body of water
- Location: Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Satellite Map
Discover Poolburn Reservoir from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From French to German—“Poolburn Reservoir” goes by many names.
- French: “Réservoir de Poolburn”
- German: “Poolburn Dam”
- German: “Poolburn Reservoir”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Moa Creek and Poolburn.
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Highlights include Murrays Rock and Rough Ridge.
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