Ross Creek (Townsville, North Queensland)

Not to be confused with Ross Creek (North Queensland).

For other uses, see Ross Creek.

Ross
Ross Creek circa 1878 with Castle Hill in the background
Location of Ross Creek river mouth in Queensland
Etymology	W. A. Ross, a colonial settler
Location
Country	Australia
State	Queensland
Region	North Queensland
City	Townsville
Physical characteristics
Source	Ross River
• location	Bicentennial Park, Townsville
• coordinates	19°16′53″S 146°48′37″E
Mouth	Port of Townsville
• location	South Townsville
• coordinates	19°15′59″S 146°49′56″E
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Basin size	2,225 km2 (859 sq mi)
Basin features
River system	Ross 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

• Rivers of Queensland