Roxburgh Dam

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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. ()

Alternative names: Length: 1175 ftHeight: 249 ftReservoir area: 2.32 mi²Coordinates: 45°28'33"S, 169°19'23"E

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OtagoNew Zealand

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

Nearby attractions include: Lake Roxburgh, Roxburgh.

0.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Roxburgh
11 min walk • 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.
4.5 miS
Town
Roxburgh
115 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...