Ross Creek Reservoir — Local services in South Island

The Ross Creek Reservoir is an artificial lake in Dunedin. One of the oldest artificial lakes in the country, and the oldest water supply reservoir still in active 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.

The reservoir is surrounded by a public reserve which has been allowed to regenerate with native bush.

A loop trail is considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 min...

Many tracks to choose from. Google map brought me to the start at the housing area entrance. To go to the reservoir from here requires to cross a stream laid with crossing rocks that could be slippery. When returning to the carpark, we went a larger loop down towards the upper Leith entrance, passing by NZMCA , Woodhaugh garden track entrance and climbed back up to walk on the main street in the neighbourhood. There are many choices of tracks depending on your...

A nice walk from town. Mostly easy but very steep going up the reservoir. We always walk through the Woodhaugh Gardens and along the Leith Valley. The main entry is lower down Ross Creek at Glenleith. There are various entry points along Burma and Tanner Roads. There is a drinking station for dogs and some poo bags provided. At the time of this review the area is closed for refurbishments and not open (probably) until February 2018. Look at the photos to see the...