Ross Creek Reservoir
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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
Ross Creek Reservoir dam and valve tower in 2025
Bush tracks surround the reservoir.
The School Creek Waterfall was created when the waters of Ross Creek were diverted during construction of the reservoir.
Reservoir valve tower
Dunedin-Waitati Highway
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Dunedin–Waitati Highway, formerly called Dunedin Northern Motorway, is a two-to-four-lane limited-access road which provides the main route north from the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. Opened on 14 De
Ross Creek Reservoir
…pass through the narrowest part of the Ross Creek's valley, which rises as canyon walls on both sides of the track and creek. A highway linking the Dunedin Northern Motorway with Kaikorai Valley was planned in the 1970s to be built through this valley and across the adjacent golf course; an idea long since abandoned. Herd…
Dunedin–Waitati Hwy looking north from near the Pigeon Flat Overbridge. Blueskin Bay is visible in the background
Leith Saddle is a strategic point where the motorway traverses a fragile alpine forest dominated by Libocedrus bidwillii (visible on the skyline at right). Proposed road works to straighten a dangerous corner here conflict with conservation values.