Ross Creek Waterfall, also called School Creek Waterfall, is an 18-metre horsetail waterfall in Woodhaugh, Dunedin, reached on foot along the trail to Ross Creek Reservoir. It is a short, steep downhill walk to the creek, then a short walk along the creek to the falls, which are seen from a lookout. The website gives the walk to the falls as about 10 minutes, and the walk back, which is uphill, as about 20 minutes, so the whole return trip is around 30 minutes. The parking is a small car park for six to eight cars on Cannington Road, marked with a sign for the reservoir. The website says there are no facilities at the car park. The road is sealed, and the drive from the city centre takes 10 to 15 minutes. The website gives GPS coordinates for the viewpoint, and the walk can be continued to the main reservoir trail.
The website describes the waterfall as a hidden surprise, and as an impressive fall along the reservoir track. Our pick in Woodhaugh for a short walk to a waterfall that is easy to reach from the city. Hmm.