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Not to be confused with Ross Creek (North Queensland). For other uses, see Ross Creek. River in Queensland, Australia
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Ross Creek circa 1878 with Castle Hill in the background
Ross Creek (Townsville, North Queensland) is located in QueenslandRoss Creek (Townsville, North Queensland)Location of Ross Creek river mouth in Queensland
EtymologyW. A. Ross, a colonial settler
Location
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
RegionNorth Queensland
CityTownsville
Physical characteristics
SourceRoss River
 • locationBicentennial Park, Townsville
 • coordinates19°16′53″S 146°48′37″E / 19.28139°S 146.81028°E / -19.28139; 146.81028
MouthPort of Townsville
 • locationSouth Townsville
 • coordinates19°15′59″S 146°49′56″E / 19.26639°S 146.83222°E / -19.26639; 146.83222
 • elevation0 m (0 ft)
Basin size2,225 km (859 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemRoss River catchment

The Ross Creek, part of the Ross River catchment, is the small estuarine portion of the Ross River, as it serves as a bay inlet that separates the Townsville central business district from Ross Island. The creek is located in the lower reaches of the river catchment, in the city confines of Townsville, in North Queensland, Australia.

Course and features

The only passage across Ross Creek was by ferry until Victoria Bridge was completed in 1889. Ross Creek was the only port for Townsville until 1892, at which time the outer harbour was constructed. Vessels from interstate and overseas moored in Cleveland Bay and passengers were transferred to the northern shore of the creek by lighters.

See also

References

  1. "Our story, our vision". About the Port. Port of Townsville. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  2. Australian Government; Queensland Government; Townsville City Council. "Lower Ross River: Sub-Basin Fact Sheet 6" (PDF). Black Ross (ToWnsville) Water Quality Improvement Plan. Townsville City Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 March 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.


Rivers of Queensland
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Rivers of the Far North Qld catchment
Rivers of the North Qld catchment
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Rivers of the Wide Bay–Burnett catchment
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and South East Qld catchments
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