Ross Creek Reservoir
The Ross Creek Reservoir is an artificial lake in the Ross Creek Reserve, Dunedin, New Zealand. One of the oldest artificial lakes in the country, and the oldest water supply reservoir still in use in the country, it was created in the 1860s to provide water for the city of Dunedin, at that time in the middle of rapid expansion due to the Otago gold rush.Places of Interest
Highlights include Baldwin Street and Flagstaff.
Baldwin Street
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Baldwin Street, in Dunedin, New Zealand, is located… Baldwin Street is situated 3½ km east of Ross Creek Reservoir.
Otago Museum
Museum
Tūhura Otago Museum, located near the city centre… Otago Museum is situated 3½ km southeast of Ross Creek Reservoir.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Leith Valley and Helensburgh.
Helensburgh
Suburb
Helensburgh is a suburb of the New Zealand city of Dunedin.
Ross Creek Reservoir
- Lake
- …lies at an elevation of 265 metres (869 feet)
- Category: body of water
- Location
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Latitude
-45.83838° or 45° 50′ 18″ south
Longitude
170.4901° or 170° 29′ 24″ east
Open location code
4V6G5F6R+J2
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Glenleith and Flagstaff.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ross Creek Reservoir and Commodore Motel.
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