Lake Roxburgh

#416 among destinations in New Zealand

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Lake Roxburgh is an artificial lake, created by the Roxburgh Dam, the earliest of the large hydroelectric projects in the southern South Island of New Zealand. It lies on the Clutha River, some 160 km from Dunedin. It covers an area of some 6 km², and extends for nearly 30 km towards the town of Alexandra. The town of Roxburgh lies 5 kilometres south of the Dam. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.28 mi²Elevation: 446 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°28'16"S, 169°19'41"E

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OtagoNew Zealand

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Lake Roxburgh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roxburgh Dam, Roxburgh.

0.4 miSW
Dam
Roxburgh Dam
11 min walk • The Roxburgh Dam is the earliest of the large hydroelectric projects in the lower half of the South Island of New Zealand. It lies across the Clutha River / Mata-Au, some 160 kilometres from Dunedin, some 9 kilometres to the north of the town of Roxburgh. The settlement of Lake Roxburgh Village is close to the western edge of the dam.
4.8 miS
Town
Roxburgh
124 min walk • One of the main attractions in Roxburgh is the picturesque Roxburgh Gorge Trail, a popular hiking and biking route that winds its way through the dramatic gorge carved by the Clutha River. The trail offers breathtaking views of the rugged terrain and the crystal-clear...